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adeterminerUS /ə/
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.
Agnes
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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.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
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.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
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.
amazement
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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.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
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.
angry
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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.
astonishment
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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.
awe
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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.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
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.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
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.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Were they two enchanted princesses? and had they been in fairyland?
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
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.
breath
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From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
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.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
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.
coachman
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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.
confusion
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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.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
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.
courage
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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.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
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.
Driving
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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.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
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.
embarrassment
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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.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
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?
exclaimed
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From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”
expression
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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.
extreme
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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.
faces
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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.
fairyland
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From this reading Were they two enchanted princesses? and had they been in fairyland?
fell
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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.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
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.
gained
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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.
GOING
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From this reading GOING HOME.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
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?
handsplural nounUS /hændz/
members of a ship’s crew
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.
heated
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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.
helpnounUS /help/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”
HOME
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From this reading GOING HOME.
hours
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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.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
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.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
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.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
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.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
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.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
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.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
lastly
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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.
laughing
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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.
laughter
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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.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
low
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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.
mamma
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From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”
Marian
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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.
merry
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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.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
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.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
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.
occurred
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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.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
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.
Oh
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From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”
other
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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.
other's
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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.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
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.
outburst
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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.
possible
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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.
princesses
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From this reading Were they two enchanted princesses? and had they been in fairyland?
put
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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.
ruminated
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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.
said
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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.
say
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From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”
sentiments
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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.
simultaneously
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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.
slowly
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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.
some
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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.
somewhat
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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.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
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.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
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.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
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.
thempronounUS /ðem/
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.
then
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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.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
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.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
toparticleUS /tuː/
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.
tremulous
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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.
two
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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.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”
up
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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.
very
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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.
wepronounUS /wiː/
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.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
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.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
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.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
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.
whisper
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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.
whopronounUS /huː/
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.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Oh Agnes!” exclaimed Marian under her breath, “what will mamma say?”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
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.
wonder
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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.
