Chapter XV · A Child Seeking His Father

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

(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 A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

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From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

a member of a council

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

set up or found

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

destroyed or killed

From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

go away from a place

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

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From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

properly deserved

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

as might be expected

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

absolutely essential

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

the middle of the day

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

an event that happens

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

win approval or support for

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

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From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

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From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

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From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

in the near future

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

with speed

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

up to a particular time

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.

precisely as stated

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The news that the Pastor intended to leave the village came first to Leegart; and now she proved that she richly merited the name she had earned of _The Privy Councillor_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

at the time that

From this reading Leegart was absolute mistress of Schilder-David's house, on the days when she came in the morning to stay till night; and therefore it was but natural that she should dismiss little Joseph at noon; for in his presence, it was not possible to discuss the many points that were absolutely necessary to be discussed.

which person or people

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This occurrence was, of course, very soon known in the village, and speedily found its way to the house of Schilder-David, whom it naturally concerned most, and to Leegart, who was there, and who always contrived to have the earliest intelligence about everything.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading A servant from the Forest Mill had gone to fetch wine from the Roessleswirth, and sugar and all sorts of spices from the grocer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She sent instantly for two of the churchwardens, and dispatched them, along with Schilder-David, to the Pastor, in order to persuade him, by their united eloquence, to give up his intention.