Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

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

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

for the reason that

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Were they two enchanted princesses? and had they been in fairyland?

the two together, not just one

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading Were they two enchanted princesses? and had they been in fairyland?

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)

From this reading Were they two enchanted princesses? and had they been in fairyland?

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

the act of departing

From this reading GOING HOME.

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

From this reading Were they two enchanted princesses? and had they been in fairyland?

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

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

From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading GOING HOME.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

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

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

immediately past

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

the item at the end

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

not any; not one

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

plural of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)

From this reading Were they two enchanted princesses? and had they been in fairyland?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

past form of “ruminate” — chew the cuds

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

express in words

From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

at the same instant

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

precisely as stated

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”

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

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

during the time that

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

which person or people

From this reading “I do not think mamma can be angry,” said Agnes, who had gained some courage, “for I am sure we could not help ourselves.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Driving slowly along while the coachman ruminated, Agnes and Marian, in awe and astonishment, looked in each other’s faces--then they put up their hands simultaneously to their faces, which were a little heated with the extreme confusion, embarrassment, and wonder of the last two hours--lastly, they both fell into a little outburst of low and somewhat tremulous laughter--laughing in a whisper, if that is possible--and laughing, not because they were very merry, but because, in their extreme amazement, no other expression of their sentiments occurred to them.