filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And so every evening they congregated in their grandmother's room, and were studious or frivolous as their mood dictated.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading And so every evening they congregated in their grandmother's room, and were studious or frivolous as their mood dictated.
Cooper'snounUS /ˈkuːpərz/
possessive form of “cooper” — United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading And so every evening they congregated in their grandmother's room, and were studious or frivolous as their mood dictated.
didn't
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From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
dinner-time
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From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
Dorrance
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From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
Dorrances
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From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
drawing-room
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From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
divisible by two
From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And so every evening they congregated in their grandmother's room, and were studious or frivolous as their mood dictated.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
in a free manner
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading And so every evening they congregated in their grandmother's room, and were studious or frivolous as their mood dictated.
gayety
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From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
grandmother'snounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading And so every evening they congregated in their grandmother's room, and were studious or frivolous as their mood dictated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading And so every evening they congregated in their grandmother's room, and were studious or frivolous as their mood dictated.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And so every evening they congregated in their grandmother's room, and were studious or frivolous as their mood dictated.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
over-punctilious
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From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
approval to do something
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
REBELLIOUSadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading And so every evening they congregated in their grandmother's room, and were studious or frivolous as their mood dictated.
an educational institution
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
be seated
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so every evening they congregated in their grandmother's room, and were studious or frivolous as their mood dictated.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading And so every evening they congregated in their grandmother's room, and were studious or frivolous as their mood dictated.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
a special situation
From this reading And another thing, they had to study their next day's lessons, for their hours between school and dinner-time were always spent out of doors.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the atmosphere of the formal and over-punctilious drawing-room was even more depressing than that of the dining-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading REBELLIOUS HEARTS Although Mrs. Cooper's boarders were privileged to sit in the parlor in the evening, the Dorrances rarely availed themselves of this permission.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And even had the children wanted to stay there, which they didn't, Mrs. Dorrance would have been afraid that their irrepressible gayety would have been too freely exhibited.
