Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading If you will follow my advice once more, then I won't say another word to persuade you."

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From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading If you will follow my advice once more, then I won't say another word to persuade you."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

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

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

without shoes

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

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

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

a young person of either sex

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

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

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

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

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

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

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading If you will follow my advice once more, then I won't say another word to persuade you."

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

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

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you will follow my advice once more, then I won't say another word to persuade you."

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

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

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

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

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

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

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

hear with intention

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading If you will follow my advice once more, then I won't say another word to persuade you."

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

on one occasion

From this reading If you will follow my advice once more, then I won't say another word to persuade you."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

above and across; more than

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

win approval or support for

From this reading If you will follow my advice once more, then I won't say another word to persuade you."

on the contrary

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

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

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

express in words

From this reading If you will follow my advice once more, then I won't say another word to persuade you."

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

a male human offspring

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If you will follow my advice once more, then I won't say another word to persuade you."

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

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

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

during the time that

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you will follow my advice once more, then I won't say another word to persuade you."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

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

From this reading If you will follow my advice once more, then I won't say another word to persuade you."

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading If you will follow my advice once more, then I won't say another word to persuade you."

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

the act of harassing someone

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

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

From this reading OUT OF A MOTHER'S HEART While Barefoot was dreaming and working and worrying in village, field, and wood, sometimes feeling a strange thrill of joy, at other times thinking herself completely deserted, two parents were sending their child forth into the world, in the hope, to be sure, that he would return to them the richer.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The farmer was saying: "Listen, John; it's more than a year since you came back, and I don't know what's gotten into you.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Yonder in Allgau, in the large farm-house known, by the sign over the door, as the "Wild Clearing," sat Farmer Landfried and his wife, with their youngest son.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You came home that day like a whipped dog, and said that you would rather choose a wife here in the neighborhood--but I don't see any signs of your doing it.