Sentence Examples:
And how could Helen connect that delightful 'one' with Franklin, and with her own attitude towards Franklin?
I loved him very much, for he was delightful to converse with, and as a companion second to none.
What a delightful comedy he could, and would, have written around it, placing the scene in his native Stratford!
There was an abundance of interest in the material, and a delightful picturesque vigor in the descriptions of nature.
I have seen almost all my other Ministers, and do regular, hard, but to me delightful, work with them.
We would come home by the great lakes and Niagara, and the prospect was delightful to both of us.
Rain, that inspiring and delightful thing, surely combines the qualities of these two ideals with quite a curious perfection.
Much can be done by these simple expedients to promote a quiet and pleasant attendance upon the delightful rite.
He felt that it would be delightful to travel about the country, as he would do if he joined Barlow's Circus.
There was no reference to other matters and no more cheerful and delightful chats, no more confidences between them.
This is a delightful drive through winding woods along the side of a hill, crossing numbers of small streams.
After the Casino, there was always the beach, and the most delightful things happened at the beach.
I comprehend, your mistress is Poland; this is delightful, and it is truly a union that is as sacred as marriage.
It was not the most delightful thing imaginable to watch what might be the downfall of our only home!
It produced a delightful impression upon my mind, for it told me that the big ship was in motion!
No more moving and delightful story was ever written or invented than the history of this saint and Queen.
And, socially, his image is inseparable from some of the most genial and delightful friendly hours of my life.
The younger members said they were quite hungry, and that supper would be delightful though it was so late.
The social intercourse that followed was delightful, for it enabled us to greet our former pupils in considerable numbers.
I cannot eat, my mind is too full of England, and my heart crowded with its delightful fair ones.
She undid the enormous volume, and, idly turning the pages, read some of the more delightful extracts to herself.
My horse is still in excellent condition, and I anticipate a delightful and successful ride across the Peninsular State.
Clifford has drawn many delightful women, but Kitty and her mother must stand first in her gallery.
She sprang backwards and forwards, jumped and stooped with the delightful freedom of perfect health and strength.
Barrie's delightful sketches, have put excellent specimens of provincial speech within the hands of a wide circle of readers.
And Margaret had a sense of how delightful and prosperous this world is as seen from a private car.
There was a delightful originality in the invitation, and a no less delightful originality in the acceptance of it.
Among after-dinner speakers, Joseph Jefferson ranked as one who could tell a good story in a dry, delightful way.
"Well, I won't deny it; and I fully expect the girls to make their companionship quite delightful to me."
I confess, I enjoy the delightful uncertainties of poker, but I could never afford to play for your stakes.
"I always thought riding was the most delightful thing in the world, but I believe motoring is even better."
What a delightful time we had, girls and boys from Michigan to Florida and from South Carolina to Oregon.
You can understand, can't you, that the claims of home, however delightful, might in certain circumstances be a problem?
Never surely had such a delightful occupation for two small people brimming over with life and energy, been discovered.
It was delightful to be out, and it is long since we have had such a long walk on our beat.
Two or three delightful gateways of ancient character and beautiful design give access to the Cathedral Close of Salisbury.
The town, from the hasty survey which I was enabled to make of it, must be a delightful residence.
A delightful prospect met our eyes, on coming on deck the morning after making the Hole in the Wall.
All over the city were delightful pictures, churches, and gardens, open and free to all who chose to come.
She has a most delightful influence over her sister, and indeed in her quiet way over the whole household.
The morning was almost cool and really delightful, but the heat was as great as ever in the daytime.
Although it is Lent, I have a delightful time; the duke runs in as often as he can leave the Castle.
In any case I shall come to the first performance, and promise myself a very satisfactory and delightful result.
This was what brought the country to such perfection, and made it such a delightful place to live in.
During the sixteen days of my residence here, the weather has certainly been as delightful as I could imagine.
The village is of the most romantic beauty, and the scenery in the neighborhood is of a delightful character.
He has the reputation of a hard man, but no one could be more delightful than he has been to me.
"The sunshine is delightful," said the Root, though really its glare and heat were making her feel quite dizzy.
Yes, old as he was, and he had just the smallest possible voice, yet it was delightful to hear.
"Really," she sneered, "I have but just made the delightful discovery that I have a Solomon among my sons!"
Both his and Rose's companionship had ever been delightful to her, and were now a great solace and pleasure.
The air was pure and fresh, and the wind was just cool enough to be delightful that October afternoon.
Clifford has drawn many delightful women, but Kitty and her mother must stand first in her gallery.
At once thoroughly admirable and thoroughly delightful, ... there is a surprising freshness and individuality of flavor in them.
They were both of them very human, with a delightful sense of humor, and we quickly became great friends.
Bacon says of them that they "are very delightful, to be set under a parlor or lower chamber window."
This suggested delightful possibilities to every one, save only the newly rich, whose whole endeavor was to be seen.
It's a delightful thing to think of perfection; but it's vastly more amusing to talk of errors and absurdities.
"After all, it is the most delightful thing in the world to be able to keep up our mysteries," he said.
It is a delightful though nowadays fashionable health resort, at which many tastes, both gay and quiet, are consulted.
To one who has not followed the trails of the West or the Northland, the experience is always delightful.
One of the most delightful winters of Napoleon's early life was that of 1782, spent at this military school.
They have half a dozen singers on that ship, and you can scarcely spend a more delightful evening anywhere.
We continued to chat, for it was delightful there, with the clear blue waves lapping close to our feet.
A long gallery ran around two sides above the first story, and it made a delightful place for dancers.
The weather here is delightful, the days warm and pleasant, and the nights cool enough to make blankets necessary.
He does not treat this subject very often, but when he does the result is in every way delightful.
The occasion will long be remembered by the doctor's friends as one of the most delightful of their lives.
Much delightful matter which failed quite to reach this standard lapsed into extinction in the files of the journal.
Fruit was to be had for the taking, and the weather at that time of the year was delightful.
June would be delightful on the coast if one had a single companion and the crowd had not arrived.
Years ago I had an intimate friend, a wonderfully clever man, who wrote and published a delightful little book.
There was an odor of good tobacco, always most delightful when it blends with the scent of rich bindings.
How delightful are the verses of the Nights, whether they have or have not any bearing upon the text!
She took to them as part of the new and delightful life in which she met with new pleasures.
It was a delightful occupation and took a good while, so that it was late when he dropped off to sleep.
"Delightful," the other replied, "only I fancy we shall shortly come to blows, and hear the hissing of bullets."
To establish a camp among these grand old trees is a most delightful way to spend a short vacation.
No boy who begins it but will wish to join the Britannia long before he finishes these delightful pages.
Then in the delightful excitement of machine shops that smelled of oil and steel he forgot all about it.
How delightful it was to meet the archduke every day after dusk and discuss the question of immediate marriage!
Provided she kept her health, it would indeed be a delightful conclusion to the great adventure of their lives.
Despite the cool air, flowers bloom along the road and the ascent, though rather strenuous, is a delightful one.
It proves a delightful run; we witness constantly changing displays of color and glorious effects of light and shadow.
How well I remember the delightful impulses of youth, when one feels as if one could fly with wings!
She appealed to her uncle if a gig was not of all other kinds of conveyance the most delightful.
The flowers were really lovely, but more to me was the delightful friendly chat for five or ten minutes.
The reader will perceive at once with what delightful facility this system could be worked at the king's expense.
Each officer had his own beat, in which he ruled supreme, and he was thought quite a delightful institution.
To read is delightful, reading is passive activity; but to produce what is worthy to be read is more delightful still.
It seemed very calm and delightful around them, for they were really at some distance from the fighting line.
It was a delightful autumn afternoon, and, before the day had closed, our work at the abbey was done.
Ethel and Gertrude never paid much attention to her, and it was delightful to have them listen so closely.
We would come home by the Great Lakes and Niagara, and the prospect was delightful to both of us.
Until this is done, the patient cannot hope to be conscious of the delightful thrill of manhood being restored.
What delightful subjects they give for pictures, and how often we have had the pleasure of working on them.
Trevor stared thoughtfully into the flames, trying to summon up the picture that appeared so delightful to his roommate.
I am ashamed to confess that the delightful fortnight by the sea had driven out all thoughts of home.
More delightful to me is a body that sings than a stately and costly grand staircase built for show.
She lamented about trifles; and the lamenting of a female, with whom we live, does not render home delightful.