Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

any thing at all

From this reading Grace was delighted, saying that was more reasonable than anything she had ever heard.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading "Why, you are really enthusiastic about it," said Kate, giving the artistic arm a gentle squeeze.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading "Why, you are really enthusiastic about it," said Kate, giving the artistic arm a gentle squeeze.

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

From this reading "I really should like to learn it," she said for the third time as they walked home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

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

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

greatly pleased

From this reading Grace was delighted, saying that was more reasonable than anything she had ever heard.

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

Experienced dreams during sleep.

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading "Why, you are really enthusiastic about it," said Kate, giving the artistic arm a gentle squeeze.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

at any time

From this reading Grace was delighted, saying that was more reasonable than anything she had ever heard.

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I really should like to learn it," she said for the third time as they walked home.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading "Why, you are really enthusiastic about it," said Kate, giving the artistic arm a gentle squeeze.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

the act of giving

From this reading "Why, you are really enthusiastic about it," said Kate, giving the artistic arm a gentle squeeze.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

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

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Grace was delighted, saying that was more reasonable than anything she had ever heard.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "I really should like to learn it," she said for the third time as they walked home.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

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

From this reading "I really should like to learn it," she said for the third time as they walked home.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I really should like to learn it," she said for the third time as they walked home.

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

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

come together

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "I really should like to learn it," she said for the third time as they walked home.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Grace was delighted, saying that was more reasonable than anything she had ever heard.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I really should like to learn it," she said for the third time as they walked home.

cut with a saw

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Grace was delighted, saying that was more reasonable than anything she had ever heard.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I really should like to learn it," she said for the third time as they walked home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading "Why, you are really enthusiastic about it," said Kate, giving the artistic arm a gentle squeeze.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Grace was delighted, saying that was more reasonable than anything she had ever heard.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

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

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "I really should like to learn it," she said for the third time as they walked home.

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

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I really should like to learn it," she said for the third time as they walked home.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading "I really should like to learn it," she said for the third time as they walked home.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Then she wanted to learn something about this new "doctrine," and Mrs. Hayden had Miss Greening come over and meet the girls one evening so they could hear her explain a little about it.

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

From this reading Grace was delighted, saying that was more reasonable than anything she had ever heard.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

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

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

at the time that

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, you are really enthusiastic about it," said Kate, giving the artistic arm a gentle squeeze.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why, you are really enthusiastic about it," said Kate, giving the artistic arm a gentle squeeze.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."--_Shakespeare._ Of course Kate and Grace were told about the new way of being healed, and Grace looked on at first with her usual incredulity, but when she saw Mrs. Hayden getting so well and looking so happy, she began to wonder and then to exclaim.