adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
BREATHESverbUS /briːðz/
third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading MOLLY GIBSON BREATHES FREELY.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading To Molly it seemed too charming a proposal ever to come to pass.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To Molly it seemed too charming a proposal ever to come to pass.
correctnessnounUS /kərˈektnəs/
conformity to fact or truth
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
disapprovedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/
past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading To Molly it seemed too charming a proposal ever to come to pass.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
fidgetinessnoun
a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
FREELYadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading MOLLY GIBSON BREATHES FREELY.
GIBSONnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading MOLLY GIBSON BREATHES FREELY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Molly it seemed too charming a proposal ever to come to pass.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
MOLLYnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLY GIBSON BREATHES FREELY.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading To Molly it seemed too charming a proposal ever to come to pass.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading To Molly it seemed too charming a proposal ever to come to pass.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Molly it seemed too charming a proposal ever to come to pass.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
stepmother's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To Molly it seemed too charming a proposal ever to come to pass.
tricknounUS /trɪk/
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had a trick of producing the first sketch of any new plan before an outsider to the family circle; so that the first emotions of others, if they disapproved of her projects, had to be repressed, until the idea had become familiar to them.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That was the way in which Mrs. Gibson first broached her intention of accompanying Cynthia up to London for a few days' visit.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had never allowed herself to recognize the restraint she was under in her stepmother's presence; but all at once she found it out when her heart danced at the idea of three whole days--for that it would be at the least--of perfect freedom of intercourse with her father; of old times come back again; of meals without perpetual fidgetiness after details of ceremony and correctness of attendance.
