1811
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From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
in the past
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had higher aims.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The young head of the house did not set much store by the counting-house business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
counting-house
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From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The young head of the house did not set much store by the counting-house business.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
germnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
gleanedverbUS /ɡliːnd/
past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had higher aims.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The young head of the house did not set much store by the counting-house business.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
how
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From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
Kaulmann
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From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
engage in
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
MATHEMATICSnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The young head of the house did not set much store by the counting-house business.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
observatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
propheticadjectiveUS /prəˈfetɪk/
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
move upward
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The young head of the house did not set much store by the counting-house business.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The young head of the house did not set much store by the counting-house business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
precisely as stated
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
at the time that
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading The entrance is as it was, and the very panes of glass are identical with those through which the founder of the house, in 1811, was wont to make his observations--as from an observatory--upon the countenances of the passers-by, when a rise or fall in the funds was expected.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He knew what an excellent barometer the faces of a crowd make, and how much can be gleaned by observation; so too a chance word, which is let fall as it were by accident, often contains the germ of much truth, and is, to an experienced man, in a measure prophetic.
a late time of life
From this reading THE HIGHER MATHEMATICS The counting-house of the firm of Kaulmann stands in the same place where it stood fifty years ago.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young head of the house did not set much store by the counting-house business.
