used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
anew
From this reading In the merchant's house domestic life flowed smoothly on again.
(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 However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
Anton
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From this reading The small disturbance made by the return of Anton had gradually settled down.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The small disturbance made by the return of Anton had gradually settled down.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The small disturbance made by the return of Anton had gradually settled down.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading In the merchant's house domestic life flowed smoothly on again.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The small disturbance made by the return of Anton had gradually settled down.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
exuberantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading In the merchant's house domestic life flowed smoothly on again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
assemble or get together
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The small disturbance made by the return of Anton had gradually settled down.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
highest in quality
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The small disturbance made by the return of Anton had gradually settled down.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the merchant's house domestic life flowed smoothly on again.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the merchant's house domestic life flowed smoothly on again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the merchant's house domestic life flowed smoothly on again.
held dear
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The small disturbance made by the return of Anton had gradually settled down.
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading In the merchant's house domestic life flowed smoothly on again.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The small disturbance made by the return of Anton had gradually settled down.
many times at short intervals
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the merchant's house domestic life flowed smoothly on again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
prophesying
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From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The small disturbance made by the return of Anton had gradually settled down.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
Sabine'snounUS /səˈbiːnz/
possessive form of “sabine” — a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The small disturbance made by the return of Anton had gradually settled down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small disturbance made by the return of Anton had gradually settled down.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading In the merchant's house domestic life flowed smoothly on again.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
not in physical motion
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the merchant's house domestic life flowed smoothly on again.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
treasure-chamber
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From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
at the time that
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Those first-class treasures of Sabine's had made way for other specimens of damask, still of a superior kind, it is true, but which came within the compass of the elderly cousin's comprehension.
work-table
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From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had been quite right in prophesying that Anton would never remark those signs of exuberant gratitude or their withdrawal.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading However, one change had been permanently made--the greatest, the best of all changes--the clerk retained a privileged place in the heart of the young mistress of the firm, and his tall figure often appeared as one of the circle that Sabine's fancy loved to gather round her when at her work-table or in her treasure-chamber.
