used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
accountantnounUS /əˈkaʊntənt/
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
speak to
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
(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 The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The second was little inferior to him as a clerk, though as a general dealer he was far his superior.
bargain-making
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From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
a youthful male person
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She had not neglected the education of her children.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The second was little inferior to him as a clerk, though as a general dealer he was far his superior.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The second was little inferior to him as a clerk, though as a general dealer he was far his superior.
increase twofold
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading She had not neglected the education of her children.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
EntrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The second was little inferior to him as a clerk, though as a general dealer he was far his superior.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The second was little inferior to him as a clerk, though as a general dealer he was far his superior.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not neglected the education of her children.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The second was little inferior to him as a clerk, though as a general dealer he was far his superior.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had not neglected the education of her children.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The second was little inferior to him as a clerk, though as a general dealer he was far his superior.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
imbibedverbUS /ɪmˈbaɪbd/
past form of “imbibe” — take in, also metaphorically
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading The second was little inferior to him as a clerk, though as a general dealer he was far his superior.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The second was little inferior to him as a clerk, though as a general dealer he was far his superior.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading She had not neglected the education of her children.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not neglected the education of her children.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second was little inferior to him as a clerk, though as a general dealer he was far his superior.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not neglected the education of her children.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
not in physical motion
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The second was little inferior to him as a clerk, though as a general dealer he was far his superior.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had not neglected the education of her children.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The second was little inferior to him as a clerk, though as a general dealer he was far his superior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is, however, a still more satisfactory explanation of this circumstance to be given.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
which person or people
From this reading The eldest was now an intelligent boy, and a smart accountant, who, thanks to his master, had been taught to keep their books by Double Entry.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The eldest had been principally behind the counter; whilst the younger, in accompanying his mother in all her transactions and bargain-making, had in a great measure imbibed her address and tact.
