Chapter XV

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

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

the state of being absent

From this reading She described in detail the misdeeds of Brother Reith, who in the absence of his wife in the asylum was a rake of the first order.

matters of personal concern

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

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

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

from appearances alone

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading She described in detail the misdeeds of Brother Reith, who in the absence of his wife in the asylum was a rake of the first order.

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

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading She described in detail the misdeeds of Brother Reith, who in the absence of his wife in the asylum was a rake of the first order.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading She described in detail the misdeeds of Brother Reith, who in the absence of his wife in the asylum was a rake of the first order.

wanted intensely

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading She described in detail the misdeeds of Brother Reith, who in the absence of his wife in the asylum was a rake of the first order.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

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From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

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

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She described in detail the misdeeds of Brother Reith, who in the absence of his wife in the asylum was a rake of the first order.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

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

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

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

From this reading She described in detail the misdeeds of Brother Reith, who in the absence of his wife in the asylum was a rake of the first order.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

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

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

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

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

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

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

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

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

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 She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

a popular brand of jeans

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

and nothing more

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

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From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior

From this reading She described in detail the misdeeds of Brother Reith, who in the absence of his wife in the asylum was a rake of the first order.

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

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

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

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

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

From this reading She described in detail the misdeeds of Brother Reith, who in the absence of his wife in the asylum was a rake of the first order.

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From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

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

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

move through with or as if with a rake

From this reading She described in detail the misdeeds of Brother Reith, who in the absence of his wife in the asylum was a rake of the first order.

new

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

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

From this reading She described in detail the misdeeds of Brother Reith, who in the absence of his wife in the asylum was a rake of the first order.

not used up

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

plural of “scandal” — disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

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

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

estrangement from god

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

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

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

closely encircling

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

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

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

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

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

capable of being borne or endured

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

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

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

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

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

at the time that

From this reading ELLEN IS OFFERED A WAY OUT Life in the Levis house, tolerable during the remaining weeks of the summer and early fall when there was much to be done out of doors, assumed a more complex character when it was confined entirely to the kitchen.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Millie had believed that she desired escape from home partly for the sake of freedom from continual chattering; apparently, however, it was merely the silence of others which she desired.

which person or people

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading She described in detail the misdeeds of Brother Reith, who in the absence of his wife in the asylum was a rake of the first order.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She now became loquacious; Ellen, she discovered with amusement, knew nothing; that is, she knew nothing of the private affairs of her neighbors, of strange old scandals, of recent deeds of foolishness and sin.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Millie knew stories about all the people on the surrounding farms, about all the people along the road to the Kloster; indeed, about the ancient inhabitants of the Kloster itself, those holy souls who had given up all the pleasures of the world for the sake of salvation.