used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
Buergermeister
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From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
a young person of either sex
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
Drechsler
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From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
put on clothes
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
Dringenstadt
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From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
E'enadverb
even
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
feeblest
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From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
set up or found
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
Fraeulein
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From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
Frida
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From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
Frida's
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From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
Hoerstels
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From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
Langen
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From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
the act of departing
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
engage in
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
a person who carries a message
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
PastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
PETnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading THE WOODMEN'S PET.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
quarterlyadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrtərli/
of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
a quantity of money
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOODMEN'S PET.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Lord, make me like the gentle dew, That other hearts may prove, E'en through Thy feeblest messenger, Thy ministry of love."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
at the time that
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
in or at the place that
From this reading Pastor Langen, ere leaving Dringenstadt, visited the hut in the Black Forest where Frida had found a home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
which person or people
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
WOODMEN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WOODMEN'S PET.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading True, the sum was small, but it was sufficient to be a help; and a kind lady of the congregation, Fraeulein Drechsler, said she would supply her from time to time with dress, and when she could have her now and then with herself, instruct her in the Protestant faith and the elements of education.
but in spite of that
From this reading His congregation, with two or three exceptions, was a poor one, and his own means were small; yet he had contrived to collect a small sum for Frida's maintenance, which he had put into the hands of the Buergermeister, who undertook to pay the interest of it quarterly to the Hoerstels on behalf of the child.
