What does the cryptic crossword clue "Good person, always seen around that compound (5)" mean?

The definition is "compound". The wordplay uses charade, container. ST (synonym of "Good person,") + EER (synonym of "always") [container: "seen around"]; definition: "compound" The answer is ESTER.

Good person, always seen around that compound (5)

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