Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

anew

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

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

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

react verbally

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

subject to appointment

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

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

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

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

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

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

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

clothing in general

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

divisible by two

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

in an expectant manner

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

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

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

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

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

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

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

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

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

march in a procession

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

plural of “plow” — a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

almost; nearly

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

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From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

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From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

the words of something written

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He made the less objection for the reason that Josenhans had, in former days, served as second-man on his farm.

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

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

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

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

not disposed of by purchase

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

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

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

precisely as stated

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

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

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

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

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They often stood near the large house and looked up at it expectantly, as if they were waiting for something and knew not what; and often, too, they sat by the plows and harrows near the barn and read the biblical text on the house over and over again.

at the time that

From this reading Nevertheless a strange feeling of pride came over the children when they heard that the rich farmer was their guardian, and they looked upon themselves as very fortunate people, almost aristocratic.

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From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE DISTANT SOUL Farmer Rodel, whose house with its red beams and its pious text in a large heart over the door, was not far from Josenhans's had let himself be appointed guardian of the orphan children by the Village Council.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading His guardianship, however, was practically restricted to his taking care of the father's unsold clothes, and to his occasionally asking one of the children, as he passed by: "Are you good?"--whereupon he would march off without even waiting for an answer.