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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
abrupt
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
accepted
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
all
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
almost
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
also
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
amountverbUS /əˈmaʊnt/
to reach or total a particular quantity or value
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
apartments
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
apparently
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
back
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
became
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
betook
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
birth
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
brilliant
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
cause
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
caused
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
certain
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
character
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From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.
chosen
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
comparatively
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
confidencenounUS /ˈconfidence/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
confrères
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
correctness
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
country
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
creating
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
critics
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
de
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
declared
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
departure
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
diagnosing
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
disappointmentnounUS /ˈdisappointment/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
discussion
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
diseases
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
distinction
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
domicile
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
enemies
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
enough
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
entirelynounUS /ˈentirely/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
equallynounUS /ˈequally/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
evident
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
extraordinary
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From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.
fame
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
Fatherland
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
favourable
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
game
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
Germany
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
Glauben
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
handled
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
Heinrich
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From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
host
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
hours
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
Household
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
increasing
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
individuality
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From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.
irritation
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
King
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
later
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
Launay
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
lot
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
love
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
made
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
man
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From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.
manner
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
marvellous
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
medical
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
meteoric
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
most
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
native
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
nextnounUS /next/
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
now
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
obscure
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
occupied
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
off
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
offered
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
once
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
opportunities
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
opposition
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
ORDERS
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
originality
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
others
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
palace
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
personage
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
physician
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
position
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
presence
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
private
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
Professor
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
proved
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
quickness
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
reaching
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
resident
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
resigning
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
retiredverbUS /rɪˈtaɪərd/
went away to a private place
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
Roger
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
Royal
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
said
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
satisfied
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
SEALEDadjectiveUS /siːld/
closed and kept secret in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
severe
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
Sir
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
skill
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
Some
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
somewhat
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From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.
soon
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
source
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
Sovereign's
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
success
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
successes
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
suddennounUS /sudden/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
surgery
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
surgical
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
surprising
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
threw
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
tracing
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
triumph
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
trusted
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
turned
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From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
up
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
vast
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
von
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
west
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
win
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From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.
wing
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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.
youth
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From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.
