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Walter had not failed to notice the half-rebellious demeanor of his two oldest pupils.

From Walter Sherwood's Probation by Alger, Horatio

There were no harsh, strict rules here, no perfunctory opening and closing, and no lifeless lessons droned forth in a half-rebellious spirit.

From The Fourth Watch by Cody, H. A. (Hiram Alfred)

"Oh, I wonder you care to speak to me," said Kitty, when her sobs having ceased, she stood looking half-repentant, half-rebellious in Miss Sherrard's private room.

From Wild Kitty by Meade, L. T.

She had been brought up in a small old-fashioned way, by her foolish little mother, and by a father—a stupid, honourable, affectionate man—whom she had loved with a half-tender, half-rebellious affection.

From The Mating of Lydia by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.