1909
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From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
the state of being absent
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Cushions supported her venerable form, and an Indian shawl, the gift of her Sovereign, covered her aged shoulders.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were people who did not hesitate to describe her as a very worldly-minded, not to say very wicked, old lady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “WILLIAM JORDAN, JUNIOR,” “BROKE OF COVENDEN,” ETC.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
lacking funds
From this reading AUTHOR OF “WILLIAM JORDAN, JUNIOR,” “BROKE OF COVENDEN,” ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
chimney-piece
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From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
COVENDEN
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “WILLIAM JORDAN, JUNIOR,” “BROKE OF COVENDEN,” ETC.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Cushions supported her venerable form, and an Indian shawl, the gift of her Sovereign, covered her aged shoulders.
CushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Cushions supported her venerable form, and an Indian shawl, the gift of her Sovereign, covered her aged shoulders.
give a description of
From this reading There were people who did not hesitate to describe her as a very worldly-minded, not to say very wicked, old lady.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There were people who did not hesitate to describe her as a very worldly-minded, not to say very wicked, old lady.
dressing-table
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From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
to come or go into
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “WILLIAM JORDAN, JUNIOR,” “BROKE OF COVENDEN,” ETC.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Cushions supported her venerable form, and an Indian shawl, the gift of her Sovereign, covered her aged shoulders.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Cushions supported her venerable form, and an Indian shawl, the gift of her Sovereign, covered her aged shoulders.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading There were people who did not hesitate to describe her as a very worldly-minded, not to say very wicked, old lady.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Cushions supported her venerable form, and an Indian shawl, the gift of her Sovereign, covered her aged shoulders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
JORDANnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading AUTHOR OF “WILLIAM JORDAN, JUNIOR,” “BROKE OF COVENDEN,” ETC.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
JUNIORnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading AUTHOR OF “WILLIAM JORDAN, JUNIOR,” “BROKE OF COVENDEN,” ETC.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
macawnounUS /məˈkɔː/
long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
march in a procession
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were people who did not hesitate to describe her as a very worldly-minded, not to say very wicked, old lady.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “WILLIAM JORDAN, JUNIOR,” “BROKE OF COVENDEN,” ETC.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
ormolunoun
brass that looks like gold; used to decorate furniture
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were people who did not hesitate to describe her as a very worldly-minded, not to say very wicked, old lady.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
PrintingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
express in words
From this reading There were people who did not hesitate to describe her as a very worldly-minded, not to say very wicked, old lady.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
seventy-fourth
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From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Cushions supported her venerable form, and an Indian shawl, the gift of her Sovereign, covered her aged shoulders.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Cushions supported her venerable form, and an Indian shawl, the gift of her Sovereign, covered her aged shoulders.
shriveledadjectiveUS /ˈʃrɪvəld/
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
SovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Cushions supported her venerable form, and an Indian shawl, the gift of her Sovereign, covered her aged shoulders.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Cushions supported her venerable form, and an Indian shawl, the gift of her Sovereign, covered her aged shoulders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were people who did not hesitate to describe her as a very worldly-minded, not to say very wicked, old lady.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
toupeenounUS /ˌtuːˈpeɪ/
a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading Cushions supported her venerable form, and an Indian shawl, the gift of her Sovereign, covered her aged shoulders.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were people who did not hesitate to describe her as a very worldly-minded, not to say very wicked, old lady.
which person or people
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading There were people who did not hesitate to describe her as a very worldly-minded, not to say very wicked, old lady.
wide-awakeadjective
fully awake
From this reading It was a quarter to nine in the morning by the ormolu clock on the chimney-piece; and the old lady, somewhat shriveled, very wide-awake, and in the absence of her toupee from the position it was accustomed to grace--at present it was in the center of the dressing-table--looking remarkably like a macaw, was sitting up in bed.
WILLIAM
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “WILLIAM JORDAN, JUNIOR,” “BROKE OF COVENDEN,” ETC.
worldly-mindedadjective
marked by materialism
From this reading There were people who did not hesitate to describe her as a very worldly-minded, not to say very wicked, old lady.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Published, February, 1909 Second Printing, March, 1909 Third Printing, May, 1909 Fourth Printing, July, 1909 Fifth Printing, August, 1909 An old lady who lived in Hill Street was making arrangements to enter upon her seventy-fourth year.
