used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The house gained reputation every day, extended its activity slowly and regularly, and was growing rich.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
Bigiel
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From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
Bigiel's
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From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The house gained reputation every day, extended its activity slowly and regularly, and was growing rich.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The house gained reputation every day, extended its activity slowly and regularly, and was growing rich.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The house gained reputation every day, extended its activity slowly and regularly, and was growing rich.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The house gained reputation every day, extended its activity slowly and regularly, and was growing rich.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The house gained reputation every day, extended its activity slowly and regularly, and was growing rich.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
Marynia
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From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
not any; not one
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading The house gained reputation every day, extended its activity slowly and regularly, and was growing rich.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The house gained reputation every day, extended its activity slowly and regularly, and was growing rich.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The house gained reputation every day, extended its activity slowly and regularly, and was growing rich.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The house gained reputation every day, extended its activity slowly and regularly, and was growing rich.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
Stanislav
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From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Pan Stanislav, on his part, labored, not indeed with such mental peace as hitherto, but no less than Bigiel.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
transactedverbUS /trænˈsæktɪd/
past form of “transact” — conduct business
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
WarsawnounUS /ˈwɔːrsɔː/
the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland
From this reading He passed the morning hours daily in the office; and the greater his mental vexation, the deeper his misunderstanding with Marynia since her coming to Warsaw, the more earnest was his labor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During all the mental struggles through which Pan Stanislav had passed, the interests of his commercial house were developed favorably.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thanks to Bigiel's sound judgment, diligence, and care, current business was transacted with a uniform thoroughness which removed every chance of dissatisfaction or complaint from the patrons of the house.
