used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
in the past
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
(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 In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
BOUGHSnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading “UNDER THE SHADE OF MELANCHOLY BOUGHS.”
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
brass-work
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From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
cantonsnounUS /ˈkæntənz/
plural of “canton” — a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
Chretei
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From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
clockmakernoun
someone whose occupation is making or repairing clocks and watches
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
EldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
Gridel
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From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
Habrecht
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From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
Herlin
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From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
horological
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From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
house-mother
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From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
Kaspar
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From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
kinder-hearted
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From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
makernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
mathematiciannounUS /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/
a person skilled in mathematics
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading “UNDER THE SHADE OF MELANCHOLY BOUGHS.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
not any; not one
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “UNDER THE SHADE OF MELANCHOLY BOUGHS.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
Schaffhausen
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From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading “UNDER THE SHADE OF MELANCHOLY BOUGHS.”
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
StrassburgnounUS /ˈstræsbərɡ/
city on the Rhine in eastern France near the German border; an inland port
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “UNDER THE SHADE OF MELANCHOLY BOUGHS.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “UNDER THE SHADE OF MELANCHOLY BOUGHS.”
not known
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
look attentively
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
at the time that
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
in or at the place that
From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
wood-carving
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From this reading Kaspar Habrecht, however, from earliest childhood had shown a talent for the wood-carving, which is another branch of its industry, and no less marked a feature of the prosperous locality where it is said beggars are unknown.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In all the cantons of the League it would have been hard to find a kinder-hearted, more hospitable house-mother than Gridel Habrecht, the mother of Isaac and Kaspar.
a late time of life
From this reading The sterling and scientific horological skill of Isaac Habrecht had earned for him a high reputation, which had reached Strassburg; and when, under the auspices of Chretei Herlin, the great mechanical clock had been begun, more now than two years ago, Isaac, at the special desire of the old mathematician, accepted the post in his studio, and at the same time established himself as a clockmaker and brass-work instrument maker at the sign of the Wheel in one of the city’s chief thoroughfares.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Eldest and youngest of their generation, there was between them a tribe of married brothers and sisters settled in Schaffhausen and its neighbourhood; and an industrious and thriving lot they were, all more or less expert in the clock and watch making craft, which has for centuries distinguished the villages of the Black Forest.
