Chapter I

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

(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 “And in Italy,” murmured the elder of the two women, “it will be all sunshine and light.”

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

From this reading Within the nearer confines of the lawn the leafless trees looked dim and shadowy.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

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

From this reading “And in Italy,” murmured the elder of the two women, “it will be all sunshine and light.”

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

the state of being with someone

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

a bounded scope

From this reading Within the nearer confines of the lawn the leafless trees looked dim and shadowy.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

dearly loved

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Within the nearer confines of the lawn the leafless trees looked dim and shadowy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

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

From this reading The whirl of eddying leaves against the wall sounded ghostly, and the rattling of the vines against the side of the house suggested wintriness.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading “And in Italy,” murmured the elder of the two women, “it will be all sunshine and light.”

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

resembling or characteristic of a phantom

From this reading The whirl of eddying leaves against the wall sounded ghostly, and the rattling of the vines against the side of the house suggested wintriness.

a young female

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

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

From this reading The whirl of eddying leaves against the wall sounded ghostly, and the rattling of the vines against the side of the house suggested wintriness.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading “And in Italy,” murmured the elder of the two women, “it will be all sunshine and light.”

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Within the nearer confines of the lawn the leafless trees looked dim and shadowy.

having no leaves

From this reading Within the nearer confines of the lawn the leafless trees looked dim and shadowy.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The whirl of eddying leaves against the wall sounded ghostly, and the rattling of the vines against the side of the house suggested wintriness.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

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

From this reading Within the nearer confines of the lawn the leafless trees looked dim and shadowy.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading “And in Italy,” murmured the elder of the two women, “it will be all sunshine and light.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Within the nearer confines of the lawn the leafless trees looked dim and shadowy.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading The whirl of eddying leaves against the wall sounded ghostly, and the rattling of the vines against the side of the house suggested wintriness.

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

filled with shade

From this reading Within the nearer confines of the lawn the leafless trees looked dim and shadowy.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The whirl of eddying leaves against the wall sounded ghostly, and the rattling of the vines against the side of the house suggested wintriness.

past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The whirl of eddying leaves against the wall sounded ghostly, and the rattling of the vines against the side of the house suggested wintriness.

not in physical motion

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

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 _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The whirl of eddying leaves against the wall sounded ghostly, and the rattling of the vines against the side of the house suggested wintriness.

the rays of the sun

From this reading “And in Italy,” murmured the elder of the two women, “it will be all sunshine and light.”

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Within the nearer confines of the lawn the leafless trees looked dim and shadowy.

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading The whirl of eddying leaves against the wall sounded ghostly, and the rattling of the vines against the side of the house suggested wintriness.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The whirl of eddying leaves against the wall sounded ghostly, and the rattling of the vines against the side of the house suggested wintriness.

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

at the time that

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

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

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading The whirl of eddying leaves against the wall sounded ghostly, and the rattling of the vines against the side of the house suggested wintriness.

belonging to which person

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “And in Italy,” murmured the elder of the two women, “it will be all sunshine and light.”

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From this reading The whirl of eddying leaves against the wall sounded ghostly, and the rattling of the vines against the side of the house suggested wintriness.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within the nearer confines of the lawn the leafless trees looked dim and shadowy.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “And in Italy,” murmured the elder of the two women, “it will be all sunshine and light.”

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Author of “Two Girls,” “Three Pretty Maids,” “A Girl of ’76,” “Janet’s College Career,” etc._ _To my niece, May, whose dear companionship added many joys to the days in which we journeyed together, I dedicate this story._ _A. E. B._ It was the close of a gusty day in late November when two persons sat watching the early dusk close down upon the outside world.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading A long line of light still lingered behind the purple hills upon which there stood out a few houses silhouetted against the primrose yellow of the sky.