| 单词 | benignity |
| 例句 | They are disturbing to look at, nightmarish, but most of them, oddly enough, are intended as lucky benignities. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Robert is the most likable character, but he is no paragon of patriarchal benignity. ‘Lullaby’ Features Richard Jenkins and Amy Adams 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z Johnson moves from paternal benignity to volcanic anger when Boswell dares to speak up on behalf of David Garrick. A Dish of Tea With Dr Johnson ? review 2011-03-09T01:20:25Z He writes: “‘Carbon Ideologies’ largely neglects solar power, that being associated with decentralization and environmental benignity. William T. Vollmann Would Like a Word or Two About Climate Change. Or 1,200 Pages. 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z How does his apparent benignity relate to that of the lamb in Songs of Innocence? William Blake brought me face to face with my literary fundamentalism 2012-11-06T12:09:21Z Any hope of sneaking in some bold or challenging theological notion, or moral proposition, rests on the benignity of this initial encounter. What Makes an Essay American 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z Was the novelist out to juxtapose the serene benignity of the Culture with the violence that so often confronted it? Use of Weapons by Iain M Banks 2012-08-10T21:55:06Z Notice the benignity in those examples, because — quite importantly — Thor does not become malicious. Thor's change in "Avengers: Endgame" isn't offensive 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z But it wasn't that the Post force-fed benignity. The norms of Norman Rockwell 2011-01-30T22:00:03Z It was as though, feeling my hand, he felt my benignity. The Strangeness of Grief 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z At no point did I find myself questioning the benignity of the author’s original impulse; indeed, the book is as sincere, in its way, as anything I’ve ever managed to finish. Notable & Quotable: Martin Amis on Hillary Clinton 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z But three new studies, each co-authored by Dr. Hubbard-Turner, raise serious questions about the benignity of ankle sprains. A Sprained Ankle May Have Lifelong Consequences 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z Luckily, the mass on my patient's scan possessed all the reassuring characteristics of benignity: it was small, low-attenuating, well circumscribed, with smooth borders. Well: The Fallout of a Chance Medical Finding 2013-01-17T16:22:01Z The Albigenses were treated with equal benignity; ... the Catholic Church deplored all acts of vengeance, however great was the provocation given by the ferocity of those factious masses.” A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z Then there's Jenkins, why here's a way provided, through the benignity and ubiquity of the law—for at once satisfying this debt. The Frontiersmen 2012-04-10T02:00:18.933Z "An old friend come to see you," said Cook with immense benignity. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z I never shall forget the look of benignity and pleasure which lighted up his features at that moment. Mabel, Vol. III (of 3) A Novel 2012-04-04T02:00:58.490Z He might have been an emperor but all his instincts were democratic, and he ruled his subjects with kindness and paternal benignity. Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound 2012-04-03T02:00:30.677Z There is no wind, and there is that benignity of sun and sky that hath always seemed to me to impart special virtue to herbs gathered under it. A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 2012-04-02T02:00:24.090Z His very good humour, his benignity, appalled me. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z We think the habitual expression of his face to be that of the sage benignity that comes with age when life has been well lived and life's work well done. Literary Shrines The Haunts of Some Famous American Authors 2012-02-18T03:00:15.287Z Is it not worth while to be haughty, arrogant, ill-tempered--as the case may be--if only for the fuller appreciation of our benignity when we elect to be benign? My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z And so, in his benignity, as in his rectitude and lowliness and purity, he stood in this address attired in Godly piety. Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits; A Study in Ethics, with an Epilogue Addressed to Theologians 2012-01-17T03:00:21.120Z Or was there in the background of Emmy Lou's memory a yet more patriarchal face, reverent through benignity, with flowing ivory beard? Emmy Lou's Road to Grace Being a Little Pilgrim's Progress 2012-01-12T03:00:14.550Z Camelford, it will be observed, speaks with confidence about Pitt's youth, of which he can have known nothing except from tradition, and Pitt's family traditions were not likely to err on the side of benignity. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z As for her—what a great clot she is of womanly health, beauty and benignity! Notes of a Son and Brother 2011-12-29T03:00:14.087Z These words caused the master to smile with benignity, for who is insensible to the praise of his own house? Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z And so in Lincoln's loyalty and tenderness, his lowliness and thirst for immortality, as man of God, unfolds the heavenly beauty of God's eternal purity and majesty, God's benignity and faithfulness. Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits; A Study in Ethics, with an Epilogue Addressed to Theologians 2012-01-17T03:00:21.120Z I remember perfectly your Tour de Peilz neighbourhood, and at the thought of all the beauty and benignity that crowds your picture I envy you as much as I applaud. The Letters of Henry James, Vol. II 2011-11-18T03:00:26.730Z The wind blew strong, but with generous benignity, for it had plenty of room to exercise its powers. The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel 2011-11-12T03:00:35.113Z Cool rather than cold-hearted, he had a certain benignity of nature which, joined to intellectual exaltation, passed as warmth and fervour. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z When he presumed on this benignity, he was again repulsed with frowns. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z And this complete consignment by Lincoln to the Nation's use of all his moral wealth, of all his pure and priceless personal worth, was an act of unalloyed benignity. Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits; A Study in Ethics, with an Epilogue Addressed to Theologians 2012-01-17T03:00:21.120Z I sit at cottage and farmhouse doors while he warns and comforts and commands within, and, these days having been mild and grey and convenient, the effect has been of the last benignity. The Letters of Henry James, Vol. II 2011-11-18T03:00:26.730Z Her clear eyes, which were fixed upon him, beamed with an expression of indescribable benignity. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. I (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:28.357Z Besides justice to all men, we owe special grace and benignity to those who come into our power from the hazard of battle. Martyria or Andersonville Prison 2011-10-22T02:00:28.563Z They smile with majestic benignity at these fair, but frivolous pensioners on masculine bounty. Atlantic Classics 2011-10-16T02:00:18.497Z Childish as the reply was, the pious Bishop, however, with his wonted benignity, smiled and corrected his error. The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z Here we have been having a wondrous benignant August—may you therefore have had some benignity. The Letters of Henry James, Vol. II 2011-11-18T03:00:26.730Z Nature is the medium, or intermediate instrument through which God dispenses his benignity to mankind. Reason, The Only Oracle of Man Or a Compendius System of Natural Religion 2011-10-12T02:00:53.110Z They still shed over these activities the benignity of their approval, but from on high now. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z Blessed be the gospel of Him who asserts the uncompromising law of domestic purity, and opens most tenderly the Divine benignity, when most urging the Divine commandment. The Hearth-Stone Thoughts upon Home-Life in Our Cities 2011-09-28T02:00:22.560Z "I always wonder how they manage to bring up such large families," remarked Angelica as she gazed with distant benignity out of the window. The Builders 2011-09-19T02:00:09.067Z He found the right sub-tropical benignity in Florida, but a particular series of engagements brought him back after a brief stay. The Letters of Henry James, Vol. II 2011-11-18T03:00:26.730Z St. Bernards, it says, are the largest; 'their ears are small and their foreheads white and dome-shaped, giving them the well known expression of benignity and intelligence.' The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales 2011-09-17T02:00:25.067Z “Kindness” comes next—a wider benignity, not only exercised where there is manifest room for pity, but turning a face of goodwill to all. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z Let a true life interpret the benignity of this Divine constancy. The Hearth-Stone Thoughts upon Home-Life in Our Cities 2011-09-28T02:00:22.560Z This benignity of mind belonged to him in an eminent degree. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:39.793Z He saw the face now soften into something approaching benignity, nobility. Progress Report 2011-07-29T02:00:31.957Z Before the door, which led into the drapery department—which Adrian had not previously visited, stood the shrine, and from it the goddess beamed down upon the pair with inane benignity. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z Therefore they have graciously decided, in their benignity, to permit you to live, provided you do not get too prosperous.” The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 2011-06-29T02:00:28.167Z He accepted the anxious attentions of his agonized parents with ineffable sweetness, regarding them with a thoughtful benignity, not wholly restraining his feelings, nor yet allowing them a free indulgence. Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character 2011-06-25T02:00:21.120Z He was the most domesticated, least troublesome of inmates, and his "large sweet presence" imparted something to the homely breakfast-table, something of benignity and tranquillity, which it had lacked before his entrance. A Day with Walt Whitman 2011-06-05T02:00:12.967Z She likewise considered that the rent of this might be less, and that the proprietor of this might have more forbearance and benignity than she had hitherto met with. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z In proportion as he deviated from the practice of truth, he discerned the necessity of extending and systematizing his efforts, and of augmenting the original benignity and attractiveness of his looks, by studied additions. Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:19.953Z But the Army Corps Commander waved all interference aside with a superb gesture of benignity. A Prisoner in Turkey 2011-05-28T02:00:23.023Z Not all taxes," says the chap with sudden benignity, "but the taxes which fall upon us. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 1 2011-04-21T02:00:47.647Z Virtue sat enthroned in noble and august benignity. The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada 2011-04-14T02:00:54.620Z Samuel Allen interposed in a tone of butter-melting benignity: “Any friend of Miss Lauderdale is more than welcome to our city so far as I am concerned.” Lonesome Town 2011-04-12T02:00:24.580Z On the whole, his attitude is not one of benignity. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z And the great lord, knowing his superiority of birth, education, and descent, looks forth on his horde of slaves with all benignity and kind attention. The Earl of Mayo Rulers of India 2011-04-11T02:00:13.067Z It was natural to send the oration to Marcellus, in order to hasten his return to Rome, and it must have been an acceptable thing to Cæsar, thus to record his fearlessness and benignity. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z There was an air of placid benignity on his countenance which highly interested me; his words were few and simple, and he seemed to have bid adieu to all worldly passions. The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] 2011-03-23T02:00:19.910Z The balsams shed upon the air their perfumes, so pervasive, so tonic, that the lungs breathed health and all the benignities of nature. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z I thought them all strikingly handsome; the lads were dark, with intelligent eyes; the old woman looked a picture of almost saintly sweetness and benignity. The Great White Army 2011-03-12T03:00:25.450Z Perchance the benignity that came into his face in later years was the result of these sweet remembrances. Famous Men of Science 2011-03-08T03:00:49.717Z And kings frequently ask a familiar question or two, of every one in the circle, merely to show their benignity. Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes 2011-03-08T03:00:46.777Z Price is all right,' her father remarked, with an apparent benignity which surprised her. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z The latter, by the aid of the soldiers, caused the Indians to show them more respect; and with the affability and benignity of their treatment, softened the hardness of their hearts. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XLIII, 1670-1700 2011-02-26T03:00:46.860Z There is a benignity about her that goes straight to all hearts. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z He was considered a bon blanc, and a person of benignity, whose slaves were seldom whipped to death. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 2011-02-11T03:00:30.570Z A bright smile lit up his handsome and apostolic features, and he showered benignity upon Barbara and Young George when it came to their turn. Abington Abbey A Novel 2011-01-30T03:00:14.557Z You can not imagine with what charming benignity the young monk instructed those little ones; he measured his words to their intelligence, in order to indoctrinate them with the simple and pure evangelical morality. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z In his private life, he exhibits a character not merely of strict justice, but of overflowing benignity. An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists 2011-01-19T03:00:17.237Z Finally, when on that same day, I read in your eyes the grief it caused you to see the humiliation that I had to suffer—I divined the benignity and the nobility of your heart! The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z He resolved to wait for his literary canonization until he should at least have outgrown the sophomorean insinuation of the Law; which, with a singular affectation of benignity, pronounced him an "infant." Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z For it avoids contentions and quarrels, and composes the whole man to gentleness and benignity. True Christianity 2010-12-25T03:00:12.817Z He began by raising his head and smiling with a strange and new benignity—but Elsie thought of her portrait. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z He continued to stand comfortably before his office fire, making up by a tolerant benignity of his hard and bulbous eye for the physical deprivation that his attitude entailed on his visitors. Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z The Wezeer every day sent to him, commanding him to beat him; and the jailer pretended that he tortured him, while, on the contrary, he treated him with benignity. The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments Ancient writers of many ages are lost in admiration of the mingled majesty and benignity which the divine effigy expressed. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius From Adam, we, by nature, inherit a spirit of wrath, enmity, revenge, and murder; but from Christ, we, by faith, acquire the spirit of long-suffering, love, mercy, forgiveness, and universal goodness and benignity. True Christianity 2010-12-25T03:00:12.817Z There was a serenity and an expression of benignity about his countenance that irresistibly attracted the heart of Daniel Kelford, and made him reverence him. Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 There are none who see that it is by a large divine benignity that all the living creatures of that region are made happy in their rank seclusion. How to Observe Morals and Manners Despite his huge jaw and unkempt mass of hair, what benignity, mildness, and gentleness. Woman His countenance beamed with intelligence and benignity, his powers of conversation were pleasing, instructive, chaste and classical. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution The virtues that resided in him I ought to practise; humility, contempt of the world, meekness, and patience; and I am bound to be fervent in acts of benignity, charity, and loving kindness. True Christianity 2010-12-25T03:00:12.817Z It did not occur to him that solitude to the great may be worth more than the benignities of a valet. The Gay Adventure A Romance Mr. Caryll seemed to realize at last that Michael was being sincerely complimentary, so he took off all the pairs of spectacles and beamed at him with an expression of the most profound benignity. Sinister Street, vol. 1 In a word, a mixture of discretion and complaisance, cordiality and respect, together with words and manners full of mildness and benignity. Fraternal Charity His blood must be the noblest, his rank must surpass her own, his beauty without comparison, his benignity great enough to forgive all offences. Mary, Help of Christians And the Fourteen Saints Invoked as Holy Helpers: Instructions, Novenas and Prayers with Thoughts of the Saints for Every Day in the Year And does he not invite us to repentance by many endearing marks of love and benignity? True Christianity 2010-12-25T03:00:12.817Z But it was eminently true of the picturesqueness of Longfellow in his later years, with that look of immovable serenity and of a benignity which had learned to condone all human sins. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The housekeeper advances, in a rounded stately fashion, and, with an elaborate courtesy and a smile full of benignity, accepts her gift and retires with it to the background. Faith and Unfaith She received 240 their congratulations with emotion, but with her accustomed benignity and grace. Lives of Celebrated Women Why does this unwonted night Cloud thy blest benignity? Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion And we see that the love of God extends over all men; of which we not only find sufficient proofs in Scripture, but the footsteps of his universal benignity are also everywhere displayed in nature. True Christianity 2010-12-25T03:00:12.817Z You question whether I am the Father’s Agent: does not the benignity of the works I have done prove Me such? The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I Nothing could reconcile this to my benignity, which at that time rested upon two pillars—upon the deep, deep heart which God had given to me at my birth, and upon exquisite health. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 354, April 1845 Every village must have its hero, its great man of past or present, looking down, like Hawthorne's great stone face, in supreme benignity upon it. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 98, December, 1865 Her eyes were deep wells, shaded but luminous, under the lusterless dark of her hair, and her smile flashed a girlish benignity upon him. Ewing\\'s Lady He commands us to fear and worship him, for no other reason than to make us proper objects of his divine love and benignity. True Christianity 2010-12-25T03:00:12.817Z When Washington was in the street he waved his hat in return for the cheers of the multitude, his countenance radiant with benignity, his gray hairs streaming in the wind. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Meanwhile, however, in spite of her qualification of it, I had fallen back, once and for all, on pure benignity. The Sacred Fount Both the captains and their officers realized her ideal of exotic manhood, which combined stalwart proportions with intellectual benignity of face. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar At the same time he passed back of his Netherland art-education, and studied a mystic benignity and dreamy spirituality suggestive of the Umbrian painters, with whose chief, the great Perugino, Martin was acquainted. Dürer Artist-Biographies This Christian love, when it becomes a habit in the mind, produces a true fervency of spirit, to perform still greater acts of love and benignity. True Christianity 2010-12-25T03:00:12.817Z Indeed, by the gleam of the moonlight, it appeared as white as that of a Caucasian princess, and were an expression full of benignity and love. Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. The eyes and ears are relatively small, and the forehead white and dome-shaped, giving the face the well-known appearance of benignity and intelligence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" To persons of her own nation she was ever accessible,—receiving the humblest as well as the highest, says her biographer, with her wonted benignity. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 Knowing and known to every one, they distributed the little graceful greetings with that graduated benignity great people or would-be great people—for they are more alike than is generally believed—so well understand. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly Her elegant form, her graceful manner, the brilliancy of her eyes, even though dejected, their superior intelligence and mild benignity, astonish and delight all beholders. The New-York Weekly Magazine or Miscellaneous Repository. Alphonso and Marina Still more will regard as the real transition the attainment of this “comforting persuasion,” this last word of benignity and tolerance. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) Her moist eye Had a most rare benignity; her mouth, Bland and unshadowed sweetness; and her face Was full of that mild dignity that gives A holiness to woman. Fugitive Poetry She admonished the petitioners not to compel their sovereign to forego his native benignity of disposition. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 The harsh ravages of a life of distorted ideals had been softened by illness to an ascetic benignity. Captain Macedoine's Daughter So saying, he quitted me; but with a benignity in his countenance and manner that infused not only consolation but joy into my heart. Coelebs In Search of a Wife "Any chance of dinner to-night?" says a cheery old voice behind them, and turning, they see Sir Christopher standing inside the open window of the drawing room, smiling upon them with the utmost benignity. Portia or By Passions Rocked The benignity of this method of arranging the order of things is not so apparent as a member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals might desire. The Economic Functions of Vice The standard Earth expression—invincible benignity—took control of his face. Star Performer I looked over at the elderly person in the doorway; she was smiling upon me with a most exasperating benignity. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia The sweet benignity of Mrs. Carlton's countenance was lighted up at our entrance with a smile of satisfaction. Coelebs In Search of a Wife There was a something in the tone of her voice, and a benignity in her manner, that almost did away with my suspicions. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III An extreme, rather heavy, benignity—the benignity of one sure to be obeyed—marked his demeanour; so that I was at times reminded of Samuel Richardson in his circle of admiring women. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) A river of force carried him, along with thousands of Earthmen—godlike beings in their perfect health and their impregnable benignity—through the streets of the city. Star Performer In spite of his usual benignity, this man had a temper. The Crow's Nest The blood rushed to his face and a smile of heavenly benignity came over it as he handed us the things at the price we had offered him. Letters from China and Japan Cicero’s Justice includes charity, beneficence, and benignity, truth, and faith in the sense of trustworthiness. The Stones of Venice, Volume II (of 3), It cannot stand much longer; may Heaven only, in its benignity, preserve it from restoration, and the sands of the Serchio give it honorable grave. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3) Her tears were dried up, and her countenance shone with a serene benignity. Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters And just within the archway, standing erect with folded arms and the smile of fatuous benignity which Ventimore was beginning to know and dread, was the form of Fakrash-el-Aamash, the Jinnee! The Brass Bottle No soft benignity beamed in the preacher’s face as he turned to the Courts. In the Heart of a Fool By his age, his long experience, and a certain mild benignity of disposition, Taché was admirably fitted to be the dean of the coalition and the arbiter between its elements. George Brown Gospel mildness, apostolic benignity, never seemed to have breathed their influence over that keen brown visage, but firmness had fixed the features, and sagacity had carved her own lines about them. Shirley Did Muley Ismail's pulse beat evenly? was his skin transparent? did his eyes beam with healthfulness, and its invariable concomitants, cheerfulness and benignity? Vegetable Diet: As Sanctioned by Medical Men, and by Experience in All Ages Including a System of Vegetable Cookery Yet I think, that, if Mrs. Ford could have measured her benignity, she would have preferred, on the whole, the most open defiance. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 89, March, 1865 Even the clerks looked up and stared, unaccustomed as they evidently were to Herr Bauer's benignity. Liége on the Line of March An American Girl's Experiences When the Germans Came Through Belgium He had resided among them scarcely a year, but his benignity of temper, pure life, and simplicity of habits had already won their love. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 The mother, too, all devout concentration, was an artist of the right sort; the girls had the gentle benignity that comes of sincere self-dedication. Tante The sea is very benign to its elect; a calm sea in the setting sun received Dolores in arms of infinite benignity. The Pirate Woman He gave Mrs Smith a chair with a benignity to which she had no personal claim. The Doctor's Family Jim nodded, and the colloquy went on and on, while the Atlanteans listened with languid interest, their kind and smiling faces seeming to exude benignity. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 In my gratitude, I overflowed with benignity to all the world, and even granted the poor Frenchman permission to enjoy his pipe, a privilege of which he made haste to avail himself. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 2, August, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Sullivan was a man of calm benignity of face, a placid certainty of his power and place in the world; a rugged man, broad-handed, slow. The Flockmaster of Poison Creek His face expressed paternal but quite respectful benignity. The Island Mystery And in its place among the relaxed muscles which showed his years, sat the benignity of a new resolution. The Vagrant Duke But what struck Jim most forcibly was the look of utter gentleness and benignity upon these faces. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 He was a man of middle stature, with a face of striking beauty and benignity, eyes of mingled light and warmth, and auburn hair falling over his shoulders. The Centurion's Story Of Thy benignity, we pray, Thy gracious Spirit grant alway, Our strife and discord to allay;— Have mercy, Lord. Hymns from the Morningland Being Translations, Centos and Suggestions from the Service Books of the Holy Eastern Church Perhaps the blind man realized his unnecessary harshness, for he quickly veered round again to his low-voiced benignity. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana The Christ in the centre of the dome is no longer represented as the stern and hard Pantokrator, but shows a countenance of infinite benignity and sweetness. Byzantine Churches in Constantinople Their History and Architecture The busy fingers knitted away and the gold spectacles were fixed on us with bland benignity. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 18, 1914 Benignity suggests some occult power of blessing, such as was formerly ascribed to the stars; we may say a good man has an air of benignity. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions Then he became the Emanuel Swedenborg of benignity, geniality, and courtesy, the Swedenborg whom all men loved. Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters This benignity, as we learn from his 'Memoir,' marked his subsequent career as president of the East Windsor Theological School. The History of Dartmouth College Christianity, in its unadulterated simplicity, is distinguished by the consolatory views it imparts of the benignity and grace of God, and by the direct and cogent motives it suggests for holiness and righteousness of life. On Calvinism "I’ll wager," he cried, and swore a great Gascon oath, "that I can hazard a pretty guess as to the name of our employer in to-night’s work." �sop leered at him with a pitying benignity. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama The maternal aspect returned, her voice resumed its warmth, her eye its benignity, and Sylvia was reassured before a word was spoken. Moods The renowned and lamented Robert J. Ingersoll, once, while extolling the benignity and patriotic effect of the homestead law, said: "Who do you suppose would take up arms to defend a boarding house?" Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century The primeval curse, with the usual benignity of providential contrivance, has been turned into the solace of an existence that would be much more intolerable without it. Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject Were all men free to speak what they would, and not be called to account therefor, it were soothly to love their neighbours and show benignity.” In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers The reign of this great chief over his tribe is one of benignity and beneficence. The Vanishing Race “A thousand blessings on your benignity,” cried the captain, as they led him away, “I congratulate myself that insignificant as I am the king yet deigns to notice my existence even to recompense my shortcomings.” A Victor of Salamis The benignity of the ballot lies in this: It was never devised for the protection of the strong, but as a guardian for the weak. Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century We shall never forget his smile! its general benignity;—how he let the light of his countenance fall on us! Spare Hours The lamp which he held above him shone upon a face full of benignity and peacefulness. Chasing an Iron Horse Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War "Don't be alarmed," he said, waving them back with more benignity than he thought he had in him. Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers Mr. Fox had too much judgment to institute the comparison—Mr. Fox had too much benignity to utter such a malicious libel upon that noble boy. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Vol I, No. 2, February 1810 It tore the golden rule from the school books, and from the prayer books the pictured benignity of Christ. Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century There is an answering benignity in the calm, red brick dwellings up the vista of the Avenue. Penguin Persons & Peppermints The "great mercy and benignity of the Prince" was no longer to shelter them. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 In fact, the benignity, the gentleness, the kind-heartedness of the man, disarmed the bitterest foes. An Essay on Slavery and Abolitionism With reference to the duty of American females There is a benignity in every look, which renders the decline of life, if possible, more amiable than the bloom of youth. A Description of Millenium Hall And the Country Adjacent Together with the Characters of the Inhabitants and Such Historical Anecdotes and Reflections As May Excite in the Reader Proper Sentiments of Humanity, and Lead the Mind to the Love of Virtue He was remarkably dignified in his manners, and had an air of benignity over his features which his visitant did not expect, being rather prepared for sternness of countenance. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. Monsieur est militaire!' exclaimed the old gentleman, his alarming contraction of brow and rigidity of feature instantaneously dissolving into a smile of extreme benignity. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 Mademoiselle Bourde lingered—he didn't know why, unless it was to make him feel, with her smooth, finished French assurance, which had the manner of extreme benignity, that she was following him up. A London Life and Other Tales He could acknowledge the tender benignity of his sovereign to himself, and throw upon betrayers of the royal trust the shame of his persecution. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography In which abundance of exultation we believe that we, who rejoice that the benignity of your piety has arrived at imperial supremacy, shall speedily be confirmed. A Source Book for Ancient Church History But Tom did dare, and Mrs. Norris, with her smiling benignity, stood waving the stick back and forth over the fire in time with the andante movement of her favourite Brahms sonata. Tutors' Lane The face is oval, similar to that of a youthful matron of ancient Rome, and carrying always the expression of a calm benignity. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 Many acts of the Tudor princes seem to indicate the reign of despotism in England, but this despotism was never grievous, and had all the benignity of a paternal government. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges They seem not to care one straw for the Crown, its dignity, or its authority, because the head on which it is placed does not nod with benignity to them. The Greville Memoirs (Second Part) A Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1852 (Volume 1 of 3) Scott received these gifts with benignity, and invited the friendly donor to breakfast next morning. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume V (of 10) Then add unto this, to make up the resemblance fuller, the bounty and benignity of his influence upon the world, the flowings forth of his infinite goodness, that enrich the whole earth. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning The tone was not that of imperious command, but of quiet self-possession and assurance of the right, blended with benignity. Romola He had been preceptor of the king, and was superior to all the intrigues of the court; a man of great timidity, but also a man of great probity, gentleness, and benignity. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges The benignity faded from the king's manner; his countenance, which "at no time would have made a man's fortune," became rancorous, caustic; the corners of his mouth appeared almost updrawn to his nostrils. Under the Rose He was a very good man, and had a most venerable and apostolical benignity of aspect; but his prejudices were as extravagant as those of Cameron, his patriarch, himself could have been. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume V (of 10) Then add unto this to make up the resemblance fuller, the bounty and benignity of his influence upon the world, the flowings forth of his infinite goodness, that enrich the whole earth. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Columbus, pleased with their gentleness, suffered them to scrutinise him, and won them by his benignity. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold His legs were all that could be desired to fill out episcopalian gaiters; and his bland, clean-shaven face beamed with smiles and benignity. The Bishop's Secret Gorman passed on, with as much benignity thrown into his countenance as it could contain; and the barber observed, as he re-entered his shop, that, “that man was a better fellow than he looked.” Fighting the Flames Her mother, being too stout for active service, sat beside them and smiled universal benignity. The Buffalo Runners A Tale of the Red River Plains “Oh no,” returned the negro, with a smile of expansive benignity; “I’s not ’fraid ob dat. Blown to Bits The Lonely Man of Rakata, the Malay Archipelago Many of the people shook hands with me at the door, and the bald old gentleman led me to his wife and daughter, whose benignities were almost parental. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War “Excellent Sovereign seemly to see, Proved prudence peerless of price, Bright blossom of benignity, Of figure fairest, and freshest of days!” The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time Whatever he said, the result was an expression of benignity and condescension on the clown’s face—as far as paint would allow of such expression. Fighting the Flames I hope I see you wed,” said Miss Lovejoy, with benignity. Janet's Love and Service For whatever might fail, her work was left, that grim consoler, who, masking benignity by a scowl, has kept ten million hearts from breaking. Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale She could not turn her head to gaze upon it, but there was a benignity in its presence which soothed and comforted her. Helen and Arthur or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel The expression of countenance, too, was benignity itself,—just such as Titian would have been delighted with,—calm, clear, passionless, without a prevailing characteristic of any strength. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866 Emma looked up with a sweet smile at the tall shopman, who looked down upon her with grave benignity, as he produced the articles required. Fighting the Flames It was, that they rejoiced and rendered thanks for the benignity of their young prince; but that they could not avail themselves of the pardon offered. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 We wish there had been a painter there—someone like F. Walter Taylor—to rush onto canvas the gorgeous benignity of his aspect. Pipefuls “You must let me have my own way,” said she, putting her spectacles on the top of her head, and looking around her with remarkable benignity. Helen and Arthur or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel Her face took on benignity and lofty serenity. The Shadow World Poseidon is generally represented as resembling his brother Zeus in features, height, and general aspect; but we miss in the countenance of the sea-god the kindness and benignity which so pleasingly distinguish his mighty brother. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome Re-assured by these words, and by a look full of kindness and benignity, I abandoned myself without reserve to all the inspirations of my heart and soul. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. I "I never thought of your being set on it——" Judith waved her aside with a gesture of calm benignity. Miss Pat at Artemis Lodge But she smiles every joke and every advice aside with such an air of impassible benignity, that you see it is of no use to think of reforming her in this grand particular. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 450 Volume 18, New Series, August 14, 1852 Through all his gaiety and gladness and benignity he carried in his heart one sorrow, and that was the memory of the Passion of our Lord. A Child's Book of Saints Over the egg-nogg mine host usually officiates, all smiles and benignity, pouring the rich draught with miraculous dexterity into cut-glass goblets, and passing it to the surrounding guests with profuse hand. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries She moved through the rooms with a beautiful dignity, Conversing with all with the greatest benignity; Convincing her guests of a flow of geniality, As great as the stream of her large hospitality. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 1, July, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy But, instead of this, His face had been full of divine benignity and His words full of considerateness for His persecutor. The Life of St. Paul "That will be charming," cried Mrs. Thornycroft, looking at him with a mixture of respect and maternal benignity. Agatha's Husband A Novel Captain Samson stood there, bereft of speech, and O’Rook stood there, the picture of benignity, in a corner. Philosopher Jack I sat comfortably in my corner thinking of Edith, and gazing with placid benignity at the frosted trees and bushes which sparkled in the red wintry sun. My Doggie and I Beauty of feature and complexion she had, but these were lost, as it were, and almost forgotten, in her beauty of expression—tenderness, gentleness, urbanity, simplicity, and benignity in a state of fusion! The Middy and the Moors An Algerine Story The way in which Obo assaulted his father, on whose visage mild benignity was enthroned, would have surprised you. Black Ivory “Yes,” replied Jeff, so promptly, and with a look of such benignity, that the Anglo-Saxon felt constrained to give up his intended badinage. Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman At last the woman’s patience was rewarded by the sight of a burly little elderly man, whose face of benignity was unmistakably genuine. Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished A Tale of City Arab Life and Adventure It was indeed a lovely afternoon, and a beautiful scene—a very misanthrope would have gazed on it with an approach at least to benignity. Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines Fair hair, close and curly, with bright blue eyes and a permanent look of grave benignity, completes our description of him. Charlie to the Rescue It was a beautiful sight to see the livid hue and gaze of horror change into a flush of loving benignity when Kannoa observed who it was that kneeled beside her. Red Rooney The Last of the Crew The eyes, however, from which she derived her name, still shone with undiminished lustre and benignity. The Prairie Chief “Even though your highness were to hold the reins of power with a hand of gentleness and benignity, which I doubt not you will, I would not repeat such nonsense for the world.” The Pirate City An Algerine Tale But the benignity was, as it were, blended with an air of unwonted wonder and exhilaration which consorted somewhat strangely with the wonted calm of the excellent gentleman's demeanour. The Dictator When she told him that your benignity made this world another heaven, he warmly and sharply answered: ‘It is only we who ought to do that.’ Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection At the conclusion of this speech, I was surprised at the benignity which beamed upon me from under their variously shaped and coloured eyebrows. Rattlin the Reefer In your benignity, that I am but a slave, and my master compelled me to act the part I did,” answered Bikoo, trembling all over. The Young Rajah The wrinkles that surrounded that mouth were innumerable, and each wrinkle was a distinct and separate smile; so that, whether pursing or expanding, it was at all times rippling with an expression of tender benignity. The Pirate City An Algerine Tale According to their ideal, beauty must be the expression of attractive qualities within—such as cheerfulness, benignity, contentment, charity, and love. Pushing to the Front “I ask your pardon, Madam; but—” “Well, my dear, if you have something you wish to say, I am ready to listen to it,” said Madam, with an air of extreme benignity. The Maidens' Lodge None of Self and All of Thee, (In the Reign of Queen Anne) If such quarrels of the great are painful, there is some compensation in the firmness, patience, and benignity with which a man like Lord Aberdeen strove to appease them. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 Trim Waitresses move about with a sweet but slightly mystic benignity, as conscious of conducting a dietetic mission to the dyspeptic. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, December 17, 1892 The whole earth is full of the glory of God’s infinite benignity and good will. The Angels' Song What else but sweetness tempered all one way, And looks of sociable benignity? The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 His whole face teemed with the look of benignity. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 Robespierre's compositions at this time do not rise above the ordinary level of declaiming mediocrity, but they promised a manhood of benignity and enlightenment. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 1 of 3) Essay 1: Robespierre We are accustomed in our own religious art to the attempt to express divinity in the form of a mature man of unspeakable majesty and benignity. Religion and Art in Ancient Greece Now note the benignity of your Prince, and how easily bloodshed may be eschewed. Henry VIII. The two daughters born deaf and dumb of Mrs. Hook, Stable Yard, St. James's, waited upon Mrs. De Loutherbourg, 'who looked upon them with an eye of benignity and healed them.' Art in England Notes and Studies Nobody could say where the wisdom was, or where the virtue was, or where the benignity was, but they seemed to be somewhere about him.... Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 She was received with great honour and respect, and Gaston listened with great benignity to her complaint. Béarn and the Pyrenees A Legendary Tour to the Country of Henri Quatre It was perhaps the feeling of his great strength, of his possible fierceness that gave the touch of benignity to him. The Beach of Dreams A smile of bland benignity played upon his passionless and reverend countenance. The Infernal Marriage But he was lovely, nevertheless; for the sweetness and benignity of the immortal Remus looked out from his eyes, and the graces and sincerities of his character shone in his face. Chapters from My Autobiography His heart was full of the milk of human kindness, and he carried conviction to his hearers, not more by the strength of his logic than the benignity of his address. Autographs for Freedom, Volume 2 (of 2) (1854) If he hated anything—in his universal benignity—Vauvenargues hated a rigid puritanism. Three French Moralists and The Gallantry of France Miss Birdseye continued, looking at him from under the distorted and discoloured canopy of her hat with a benignity which completed the idea in any cheerful sense he chose. The Bostonians, Vol. II (of II) Then, presently, he threw oil the cloak of bitterness which sat so ill on him, and, resuming his usual kindliness and benignity of manner, succeeded in making himself unconsciously tantalizing. Cape Cod Folks The placid benignity of the sufferer's aspect moved my commiseration; he stood calm and collected among the musketeers, supporting a woman about his own age, who I trow was his wife. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel I polished them until they shone like gold and the face of the Father of his Country gleamed with irridescent benignity. Confessions of Boyhood His mode of utterance was singularly pleasing, and his dispositions were pervaded by a generous benignity. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume III The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century "I didn't intend to come in again to-day," said Lady Cranstone, whose features still successfully failed to give to the stranger any indication of the benignity that, it was suggested, irradiated her being. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, October 13, 1920 The helpless queen was every moment exposed to contumely, which she bore with benignity and patience. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part D. From Elizabeth to James I. With what godlike benignity he spoke to the Samaritan woman, to the Syrophenician woman, and to the poor adulteress! The Friendships of Women That is, the death of Christ, involving his resurrection and ascension into heaven, fulfils and exemplifies the gracious purpose of God, not purchases for us an otherwise impossible benignity. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life The whole face has a somewhat stern and frowning Roman look of resolution, contrasting with the mild benignity of the Bacchus statues, and the almost sulky voluptuousness of the busts. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Third series A solicitous interest, even a sort of benignity, was in her bright gaze. Franklin Kane Now, in seeking to inoculate another with that which sincerely he believes to be eminently the truth, though proceeding by false methods, a man acts in a spirit of benignity. The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey—Vol. 1 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg The affectionate docility and loyalty of the novice won his kind esteem, and the condescending benignity and greatness of the noble genius kindled her enthusiasm. The Friendships of Women The foregoing considerations, fathomed and appreciated, transform the institution of death from caprice and punishment into necessity and benignity. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life Now among the fruits, goodness and benignity seem to agree with piety rather than mildness, which pertains to meekness. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province Althea recalled the benignity of Helen's eyes as they dwelt upon him, her smile, startled, almost touched, when some quaint, telling phrase revealed him suddenly as an unconscious torch-bearer in a dusky, self-deceiving world. Franklin Kane Continue to set to the world this example of benignity; continue to show your interest in one who recommends himself by his pure affection for you. The Letters of Cassiodorus Being A Condensed Translation Of The Variae Epistolae Of Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator Sarah Austin affirmed, "It was the atmosphere of benignity which seemed to exhale like a delicate perfume from her whole person, that prolonged the fascination of her beauty." The Friendships of Women Every one is, without the writer's intention, a disguised sermon of gigantic force on the benignity of death. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life Among these we find "goodness" and "benignity" which correspond to mercy. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province They went, hand in hand, to a sofa, and there she was able to show him only the sisterly benignity that he knew so well. Franklin Kane This countenance was full of sweetness and benignity, but the sadness that veiled its lustre was profound. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 There are those whose very presence carries sunshine with them wherever they go; a sunshine which means pity for the poor, sympathy for the suffering, help for the unfortunate, and benignity toward all. Cheerfulness as a Life Power The light of knowledge shone, the simplicity of nature was seen, and the benignity of God was surmised. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life The first thing that struck you on beholding that charming countenance was its perfect goodness and frankness; candour sat upon her brow, simplicity in her eyes, heavenly benignity in her smile. The Last Man Nor was general benignity in her at all of the poor kind that is incompatible with a great deal of particular censure. Critical Miscellanies (Vol 3 of 3) The Life of George Eliot I beheld a face beaming with compassion and benignity. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 But benignity of temper, and the constant practice of friendly offices and benevolent actions, will disarm ill-nature, and bring the offender to see the folly of his conduct. A Practical Directory for Young Christian Females Being a Series of Letters from a Brother to a Younger Sister It can only be a source of comfort or of terror; and that will be accordingly as it is conceived under the aspect of benignity or of vengeance. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life Raymond looked keenly at him; he could read benignity only in his gentle lineaments; he turned to me, observing with scorn my moody and stern demeanour. The Last Man Those eyes went down into hers with a sort of grave taking possession, or holding it; something more than benignity, and coming much nearer than watchfulness. Wych Hazel She looked at me with benignity:—"I accept his friendship willingly and gratefully, and shall endeavour to convince him that his good opinion is not misplaced." Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 The minister was an elderly man with a dull benignity of manner; he had not said much; his wife, who was portly and full of gracious volubility, had done most of the talking. Jane Field A Novel His face never changed, except, perhaps, to an even more amused benignity of expression. Romance It is impossible to imagine an expression of more entire mildness, I may almost call it of benignity and kindliness, than that which played over his features during the whole interview. The History of Napoleon Buonaparte What winsome benignity that made mothers feel that His touch would return the babe with double worth into the parent's bosom! The Investment of Influence A Study of Social Sympathy and Service But I solicit her benignity only in the cause of Clemenza. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 Smith was of middle height, full but not corpulent, with erect figure, well-set head, and large gray or light blue eyes, which are said to have beamed with "inexpressible benignity." Life of Adam Smith The tall, spare man was cleanly shaved, he wore a very white collar, his expression combined benignity with a certain ascetic calm. The Missing Link In form, he is robust; and his countenance expressive of great conciliatoriness and benignity. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two As the boat rowed off she waved her hand with rosy benignity to the two looking after her departure. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax His eyes large and prominent, but imparting no marks of benignity and habitual joy. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 "In the society of those he loved," says Stewart, "his features were often brightened with a smile of inexpressible benignity." Life of Adam Smith Captain Bonnet stood loftily with a smile of benignity upon his face. Kate Bonnet The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter Ineffable delight, blended with a divine benignity, beamed over the hero's countenance. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 It looked bright and pretty, and madame, with suave benignity, explained: "I told Mr. Musgrave that it was better to wait here, and not play hide-and-seek; Bessie was sure to come soon." The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax Three days after, in another letter to Earl Spencer, the benignity of his excellent heart pleads powerfully for a son of the late Captain Faddy. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 There were habits and foibles, demands and restrictions, that he had to adapt himself to with unvarying benignity. The Husbands of Edith No other than a true prophet would have been enabled so often to control the course of nature, in the production of results of such utility, such benignity, and such grandeur. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The old woman nodded her head several times, and Cuthbert fancied that a greater benignity of expression crossed her wrinkled face. The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn A Story of the Days of the Gunpowder Plot At all times, among primitive and higher religions, the powers are clothed with human forms, and gods are pictured as men endowed with intellects and passions, and motives of vengeance and benignity. The Doctrine of Evolution Its Basis and Its Scope She developed benignity with him, and a kind of benignity which was almost playful—actually before tea was over including in some observation she made him the words "My dear boy." The Enchanted April His barons, despising his indigence, and secure in the benignity of his temper, began to assume the unhappy privilege of sovereigns. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) It was his open look, an expression almost of benignity, absolutely foreign to the Indian character. The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest I petition your Majesty to deign to honor this humble service as such, by the benignity of your royal sight, so that I may gain strength to serve you to the measure of my desires. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55 1620-1621 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. And in that phrase of her lifetime, "lovely Mary Cathcart," is a whole biography of benignity and beauty. Some Old Time Beauties After Portraits by the English Masters, with Embellishment and Comment They shed tears over the patriarchal benignity of this venerable and beautiful provision of Divine Providence for the spiritual training of our African fellow-creatures. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 70, August, 1863 In her countenance might be read a peculiar blending of sternness and benignity, each evidently softened down by an expression of melancholy—perhaps of suffering—as if some secret care lay brooding at her heart. The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three This, however, is not named as a condition, but merely as a suggestion offered from motives of benignity and duty. Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two She courtesied with peculiar grace, and an air of the sweetest benignity, to Lucy, who returned it with one in which humility, reverence, and dignity, were equally blended. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One At length there appeared in his eye a barely perceptible expression of benignity, which, however, soon passed away, and was replaced by a shadow of gloom and anxiety. Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One The singular softness of her sweet and mellow voice was in itself an exponent of the remarkable suavity and benignity of her disposition. Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One The man's expression changed to one of cheerfulness and benignity. A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') In this disorder Mr. Cantwell rose, his face beaming with mildness and benignity—sweetness and smiles—and having bowed, stood all meekness and patience until the cheering was over. Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two The baronet's eye brightened at the last two or three allusions, and he looked upon her with a benignity that filled her unhappy heart with hope. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One Sweet is the belief, sweeter the hope, that I shall see that smile of benignity, feel that gentle, loving caress, and forever, in unalloyed bliss, participate heaven with her. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest We should feel as some peasant come to court who stands on the threshold of the presence-chamber, and forgetting his grievances and his embassy, gazes entranced on the splendour and benignity of his sovereign. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII If there be but the least spark of pure benignity, it is a fire will spread through all and fill the breast; for Good makes good, and what it is I must become. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 76, February, 1864 He was of the settled age—fifty or so—handsome, with the controlled benignity, the mellowed precision, the happy, distinguished melancholy sometimes united in a good-looking judge.... Books and Persons Being Comments on a Past Epoch 1908-1911 It is most interesting," said he; "there is goodness, indeed, and benignity, as you say, in every line of that placid but sorrowful face. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One Every pause of their cruelty they considered as a return of their natural sentiments of benignity and justice. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12) The highest fertility of soil, the greatest benignity of climate, the most commanding superiority of position, will otherwise be unavailing. Statistical, Historical and Political Description of the Colony of New South Wales and its Dependent Settlements in Van Diemen's Land With a Particular Enumeration of the Advantages Which These Colonies Offer for Emigration, and Their Superiority in Many Respects Over Those Possessed by the United States of America We have, as the time hath served, made this answer following, beseeching your Grace's indifferent benignity graciously to hear the same. The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3) Before taking in these physical facts one receives an impression of benignity and amenity not often conveyed, even by the most distinguished. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 This shows all the benignity and grace of expression which his stern lineaments could assume. Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) The Age of the Despots It is an encouragement to the innocent and meritorious, that they at least shall enjoy those advantages which they patiently expected rather from the benignity of Parliament than their own efforts. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12) Oh no," returned the negro, with a smile of expansive benignity; "I's not 'fraid ob dat. Blown to Bits or, The Lonely Man of Rakata General Waymouth's picture gazed forth in stately benignity from every broadside—his life story filled the columns of newspapers and the mouths of men. The Ramrodders A Novel He is the source of everything, good and evil, light and darkness, benignity and malignity, with the unfortunate result that he is in perpetual contradiction with himself. The Open Secret of Ireland The stranger stayed her speech with a look of great benignity. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 For mercy, as we conceive, consists, not in the weakness of the means, but in the benignity of the ends. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12) High dignity relented as it was soothed; and a benignity from old acknowledged greatness had its full effect on our dependencies. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) I felt almost the last flutter of his pulse, and looked for the last time upon the face that for fifteen years had never been turned upon me but with respect or benignity. Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.) Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings The belief of the divine perfections, especially of the divine mercy and benignity is often made the occasion of sin. Sermons on Various Important Subjects He dropped into a bamboo-chair and stretched out his arms with a smile of great benignity. The Keeper of the Door Yet he had the word of Tayoga that Tododaho looked down upon them with benignity and that all the omens and presages were favorable. The Rulers of the Lakes A Story of George and Champlain Cheap prices are a real blessing if that effect consists with prosperity to the producer, as by improved methods of cultivation or manufacture, or the benignity of nature in giving fine seasons. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 341, March, 1844 I had never in my life beheld so much benignity and gentleness—so much of truth, ingenuousness, and pure humanity, stamped on a face before. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 335, September 1843 But remember," said he with a kind of paternal benignity, "that the gates of paradise open rarely to any who are without the communion of the Holy Catholic Church. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 86, February, 1875 Louis Napoleon, according to a severe divine judgment Emperor of France, and James Buchanan, according to the merciful divine benignity President of the United States. Secret Enemies of True Republicanism Shakespeare, with bitter irony, brought his half-taught savage into touch with the scum of modern civilisation, and made them conspire together against its benignity and wisdom. Robert Browning With extraordinary meekness and benignity he saluted his enemies in the street. William Lloyd Garrison The Abolitionist Without any pretension to good looks, Martin Grimbal displayed what was better—an expression of such frank benignity and goodness that his kind trusted him and relied upon him by intuition. Children of the Mist But, speaking generally, Mr. Gladstone uses his giant powers with extraordinary benignity and mercifulness, and is almost tender with even his bitterest opponents. Sketches in the House (1893) The form of proceeding at their arraignment has discovered that the spirit of the law upon such occasions is conformable to humanity, to common sense and feeling; that it is all benignity and candor. The World's Best Orations, Vol. 1 (of 10) For beauty and serenity, austerity and benignity and peace, were the conditions of that Place. Widdershins The power of benignity over malignity lasted a few moments after this little speech, when the situation changed rapidly from bad to worse. William Lloyd Garrison The Abolitionist As I drew near them, I thought I discerned in the stranger a mild benignity of countenance, which I had somewhere seen before—I gazed at him more attentively. The Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4 Do thou, by thy benignity, supply our insufficiencies, that we may worthily praise thee through the endless ages of ages. Primitive Christian Worship Or, The Evidence of Holy Scripture and the Church, Against the Invocation of Saints and Angels, and the Blessed Virgin Mary When benignity and gentleness reign in our breasts, every person and every occurrence are beheld in the most favorable light. English Grammar in Familiar Lectures "My dear," said Mrs. Megilp, with the promptness and benignity of a Christian apostle, "it's your duty to go." Real Folks If she had one eye to the main chance, the other smiled at you in pure benignity. The Divine Fire While it is not a great work of art, the benignity and sweetness of the Christ face redeem it from crudeness. The Old Franciscan Missions Of California So, like the lifting of a thunder cloud, Tommy's very unwonted fit of temper merged into a mood of great benignity and Ralston complained no more. The Lamp in the Desert Reaching the head of the staircase, he looked around with sad and solemn benignity, laid aside his staff, bared his hoary locks, and was evidently on the point of commencing a prayer. Twice Told Tales "You can be pleasant to everybody," said mother and elder sister, with a salvo of Christian benignity. Real Folks Yet when the good of man comes into the scales, we have that voice of infinite goodness and benignity, that 'Sabbath was made for man and not man for Sabbath.' Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 Sex in Relation to Society The great man smiled again, with a more intolerable benignity than before. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 1 But now Father NEPTUNE, "At Home," calmly grips His trident, and smiles with most friendly benignity. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 22, 1891 It is agreed on all hands that he is handsome; his features are good, his eye is not only sprightly and expressive, but it is full of benignity. The Conqueror The color of the horse is red, denoting something very different from the peace, purity, and benignity of the white. The Revelation Explained I preserve a most agreeable recollection of that grand old face, beaming with benignity and intelligence, and occasionally with a touch of humor which I did not expect.... Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 Antonyms: uncharitable, illiberal, intolerant. charity, n. benevolence, good will, love, benignity, philanthropy, beneficence, bounty, liberality, tolerance. Putnam's Word Book His eye of greyish green ne'er shed one ray Of kind benignity or holy light On aught beneath the sun. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 494, June 18, 1831 This aloofness of Emerson must be remembered only as blended with his benignity. Emerson and Other Essays The years had dealt kindly with the Misses Spencer and as they looked at each other, with thoughtful benignity, their faces were like two studies in silver and pink. Mary Minds Her Business His forehead was sometimes marked with thought, but never with inquietude; his countenance was mild and pleasing and full of benignity. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 And citizens saluted him with respect and he responded with benignity. The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories Louis, ranging over his experiences in the disorderly and mean pretentiousness of the suburban home, and in the discomfort of various lodgings, appreciated the grave, comfortable benignity of that bedroom. The Price of Love Nature, that in her completeness appears as the utmost benignity, we see, in each particular, aiming even primarily and principally at severity, seclusion and reserve. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 05 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English A venerable clergyman sat in the pulpit with a face full of quiet benignity. A Young Girl's Wooing The success of the fourth match restored his face to perfect benignity. The Roll-Call He had a shrewd Scotch face, in which there was a mingling of keenness, benignity, and humor. California Sketches, Second Series And Mrs. Maldon looked up at her with another benignity. The Price of Love Family portraits hung upon the wall, and one of these, stiff and haughty in the regimentals of a soldado de cuero, seemed to look down upon the domestic picture with a certain austere benignity. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts Nick's benignity was unassailable, but there was a sharp edge to it somewhere of which Grange was uneasily aware. The Way of an Eagle He strolled towards her with a kind of indifferent benignity with which Providence has also been credited. The Moon Rock In a little while General Wright entered—a tall and striking figure, silver-haired, blue-eyed, ruddy faced, with a mixture of the dash of the soldier and the benignity of a bishop. California Sketches, Second Series She looks down with sad benignity upon the American military government. The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico The Eldorado of the Orient The same smiling sister, Arabella!—The dear creature, all of them!—The same benignity of countenance! Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 9 To women and children, the judge was benignity itself, imitating the Grand Monarque, who bowed even to a chambermaid. Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel I retire to the school-room, and regale my brethren with lively representations of father's unexampled benignity. Nancy The novelty, grandeur, and benignity of the idea arrested my attention. Lives of Girls Who Became Famous I observed that all the people surveyed the baby as she was carried through them, in her native servant's arms, with peculiar benignity. Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay The intense, yet tender ecstasy in her face, the mild spiritual benignity in his, are quite indescribable, and fix the picture in the heart and the memory as one of the finest religious conceptions extant. Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts One writer says that "her devoted filial affection, her feminine grace, and the artless benignity of her manners rounded out a character regarded as an ideal of perfection by her friends." Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D. But he concealed his cruelty and his avarice under a mask of benignity. By Advice of Counsel The Doctor paid his respects to her with the gentlemanly address for which he is noted: and she cast up her sweet eyes to him with that benignity which accompanies her every graceful look. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 7 Tall, slender, with a grace most un-English, her face, instead of beauty, possessed a sweet benignity, and at times flashed into absolute brilliancy. George Eliot; a Critical Study of Her Life, Writings & Philosophy The Virgin, as usual, is seated on a lofty throne bearing her divine Child; she is veiled, no hair seen, and simply draped; she bends forward with mild benignity. Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts "Charming Miss Byron," said he, addressing me with an air of kindness and freedom, "I hope you are all benignity and compassion." The World's Greatest Books — Volume 07 — Fiction The dear old soul took Leslie by both her hands as she spoke, and looked a whole world of gentle benignity at her out of two soft gray eyes, and then she laughed again. A Summer in Leslie Goldthwaite's Life. The joy of mild benignity approves, Which leads him to relax the rigid claims Of mute submission? The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 01 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. But she stood where she was and infused more benignity into her smile. The Girl at Cobhurst Not so the Virgin; she is represented as all mercy, sympathy, and benignity. Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts The old family pictures--sad daubs, or they would never have been consigned to the bedrooms--simpered down on him with encouraging benignity. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." Johnson was deeply affected by the loss of a friend whose face, as he said, "had never been turned upon him through fifteen years but with respect and benignity." Samuel Johnson Those who have passed the winter in that place, speak with a kind of rapture of the benignity of the climate. Letters of a Traveller Notes of Things Seen in Europe and America In like manner, his physiognomical expression seemed to teem with benignity. Little Dorrit The gentleness and benignity of his disposition never made him forget what was due to discipline. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson He looked over the top of his newspaper with the placid benignity of a man who, considering digestion one of the most important functions of nature, values and encourages it accordingly. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." Then looking at the major, still with great benignity, he said — "And do you really mean, sir, not to give me up that sword?" The Life of General Francis Marion On her deathbed the fortitude and benignity of this best of women did not desert her. Frankenstein There was a wonderful air of benignity and patronage in his manner. Little Dorrit Experience had evinced the benignity of that being who gave it. Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale A susceptible observer, at any rate, might have regarded it as affording very little evidence of the general benignity of soul whereof it purported to be the outward reflection. House of the Seven Gables Over the visages of the Trinity fell benignity that was—awesome; the tiny flames in the jet orbs vanished, leaving them wells in which brimmed serenity, hope—an extraordinary joyfulness. The Moon Pool Though naturally violent and severe, when her interests require it, She well knows how to assume an appearance of benignity. The Monk; a romance Nobody could have said where the wisdom was, or where the virtue was, or where the benignity was; but they all seemed to be somewhere about him. Little Dorrit That man of gentle virtues and invincible benignity! placable and mild—an idolator of peace! Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale "He shall see love enough in mine, if that be all!" said the Judge, with well-grounded confidence in the benignity of his aspect. House of the Seven Gables Such strange lingering echoes of the old demon-worship might perhaps even now be caught by the diligent listener among the grey-haired peasantry; for the rude mind with difficulty associates the ideas of power and benignity. Silas Marner My Aunt, to others ever harsh proud and contemptuous, remembers that you rescued her from the hands of Murderers, and wears with you alone the appearance of kindness and benignity. The Monk; a romance The last of the Patriarchs had always been a mighty eater, and he disposed of an immense quantity of solid food with the benignity of a good soul who was feeding some one else. Little Dorrit Was the genius of my birth entrusted by divine benignity with this province? Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale But the visitor quietly closed the shop-door behind him, stood up his umbrella against the counter, and turned a visage of composed benignity, to meet the alarm and anger which his appearance had excited. House of the Seven Gables His mean little countenance with its grotesquely waxed mustache and imperial wore an expression of gracious benignity that assured his guests they need anticipate no disagreeable news. The Price She Paid The benignity with which the Baroness had listened to me at first raised my hopes to the highest pitch: I imagined her to have perceived my attachment for her Niece, and to approve of it. The Monk; a romance The Patriarch, approaching with his usual benignity, was surprised to see Mr Pancks, but supposed him to have been stimulated to an immediate squeeze instead of postponing that operation until Monday. Little Dorrit The benignity of his looks were no wise diminished. Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale He at first knit his brows; then smiled with more unctuous benignity than ever. House of the Seven Gables He, with great benignity and clemency, has had compassion on you. The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc On the throne sat a majestic-looking figure, whose posture seemed to indicate a mixture of pride and benignity, as he looked down on the multitude below. Phantastes, a Faerie Romance for Men and Women An additional mile of plateau followed, from which could be discerned two light-houses on the coast they were nearing, reposing on the horizon with a calm lustre of benignity. A Pair of Blue Eyes Cabinet ministers on both sides were alluded to by their Christian names with a sort of bored benignity. The Innocence of Father Brown December 8, 1850 The relation of master and slave has been called patriarchal, and only second in benignity and tenderness to that of the parent and child. My Bondage and My Freedom And Mr. Leavenworth placidly waved his hand, as if to exorcise the spirit of levity, while his glance journeyed with leisurely benignity to another object—a marble replica of the bust of Miss Light. Roderick Hudson She gave a nervous little laugh and looked from one to another with great benignity, as though she would like to say something but could not find the words in which to express it. The Voyage Out There was nothing in it, nothing but that grave and unadventurous benignity. Mr. Waddington of Wyck We know of no scripture which records the pure benignity of the gods on a New England winter night. Excursions To Sarah and her aunt he paid his compliments with ease and kindness; but when he came to Frances, he paused a moment, while his face assumed an expression of more than ordinary benignity. The Spy For "without a way there is no going," and every man of superior mould says to us with more or less of benignity, "I am the way: follow me." Albert Durer At length, fixing them more firmly and with an open benignity of countenance, he thus broke silence. The Adventures of Hugh Trevor Her compassion, her benignity, seemed so different from his little Helena. The Trespasser This fellow has insinuated himself into her favour, and the benignity of her soul induces her to treat him with as much respect as if he were a gentleman. Anna St. Ives He had a most roguish eye, and a smile of inviting benignity on his dirty countenance. Life in Mexico "Dr. Bretton is benevolent—humanely disposed towards all his race, Dr. Bretton would have benignity for the lowest savage, or the worst criminal." Villette Mistress Barclay looked down on Phemy with such a face of loving benignity that the poor miserable girl threw her arms round her neck, and laid her head on her bosom. Heather and Snow Were I to speak, Imogen, who has always beheld me with an aspect of benignity, might be offended. Imogen A Pastoral Romance "You may kiss me there," she said with the benignity of a princess, and gave him her hand. The Forest Lovers The benignity of Trajan, the animal development of Nero, and the classic rigor of young Augustus are best apprehended through these memorable effigies which Time has spared and Art transmitted. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858 And Mrs. Thorn, very much gratified at Fleda's choice of a seat, talked to her with a benignity which Fleda could not help answering with grateful pleasure. Queechy She is as Tuscan as the brownest of them; but a Tuscan of the rarest mould, they would have you to see, of a cleanliness quite unapproachable, of a benignity wholly divine. Earthwork out of Tuscany Being Impressions and Translations of Maurice Hewlett Innocence was the sevenfold shield that protected her from harm; her eyes were closed in darkness, and a smile of placid benignity played upon the lovely features of her countenance. Imogen A Pastoral Romance Blest who have seen, for they shall ever see The radiance of thy benignity. A Treasury of War Poetry British and American Poems of the World War 1914-1917 The piece of pasteboard was complacently handed from one to the other of the party, who saluted my father with a smile of most courteous benignity. Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 By the benignity of Providence, the truths of most importance in themselves, and which it most concerns us to know, are familiar to us, even from childhood. Literary Remains, Volume 2 He took her hand with an air perfectly unaffected and unobtrusive, yet which was almost paternal in its benignity. The Puritans But the affability of the former took the name of benignity and condescension, and the affability of the latter was full of harmless gaiety, and a cheerful and unpretending spirit of society. Imogen A Pastoral Romance Columbus had the usage of the age in excuse for this suggestion; but it is at variance with his usual benignity of feeling, and his paternal conduct towards these unfortunate people. The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) The people, stirred as by an earthquake, broke upon him in a wave of loyalty; and we, who almost adored him for his private benignity and public virtues, seemed swept away in the torrent. The Ladies A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty Something of the old clerical benignity came to the eyes as he greeted me cordially; but sitting down in the nearest chair, as though completely wearied out, he became as dispirited as before. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee Oh, very true, madam," said the good woman, with sparkling benignity; "I should have no objection in the world to such a one. Jane Talbot His benignity of manner placed his auditors entirely at their ease; and inclined them to listen delighted to the sweet low tone in which he began to discourse on some high theme. Biographia Epistolaris, Volume 1. His natural benignity made him accessible to all kinds of pleasurable sensations from external objects. The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) She called me cousin very affably, and helped to transfer the present of jelly from her silver dish into our crockery pan with much benignity. The Virginians And, safe on her eminence, recovered from the breathlessness of her rather unbecoming vigorous ascent, she found her old serenity, her old benignity, safely enfolded her once more. A Fountain Sealed Those invisible communicants, those aerial heralds whose existence, benignity, and seasonable succour are parts, thou knowest, of my creed, are busy in the weaving of some beatific dream. Jane Talbot The cardinal's smile had changed from one of benignity to one of guile. The Historical Nights' Entertainment Second Series Mrs. Rossiter always entered the room with an expression of stupid benignity that hid a good deal of rather sharp perception. Fortitude To dwell on the benignity of accident was a refuge from worse temptation. Daniel Deronda It was probable that, like her own sad benignity, her mother's placidity was nothing but a veil, but she could not believe that it veiled a sense of peril. A Fountain Sealed In no other way can these be won; not through war, but through peace and benignity, and such holy spiritual punishment as a father should inflict on a son who does wrong. Letters of Catherine Benincasa I said on the contrary it would soothe me, and I felt the benignity of the place possess me like a spell. On Something It was all so realistic and endowed with such benignity and such gentleness of motion that I gazed at it with the gladness of a discoverer. Tropic Days He has an appearance of benignity, and is really kindhearted, according to what they say who know him. Short Stories and Selections for Use in the Secondary Schools Can I your famed benignity Invoke, my muse an ear to lend? Fables of La Fontaine — a New Edition, with Notes There is yet healing for us, and time wherein we can return; and He will receive you with great benignity. Letters of Catherine Benincasa Perhaps the manumission that he was granting, gave a benignity to his face. Under the Prophet in Utah; the National Menace of a Political Priestcraft The golden age has ceased; and in this Paradise of the American forests, as well as everywhere else, sad and long experience has taught all beings that benignity is seldom found in alliance with strength. Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 If these worthy and pious people have abandoned the world for the solitude and austerities of La Trappe, they have not forgotten, in their own self-denial, the benevolence and benignity due to strangers. A Visit to the Monastery of La Trappe in 1817 With Notes Taken During a Tour Through Le Perche, Normandy, Bretagne, Poitou, Anjou, Le Bocage, Touraine, Orleanois, and the Environs of Paris. Illustrated with Numerous Coloured Engravings, from Drawings Made on the Spot In the morning a velvet cap; by dinner, a flaxen wig; his features always expressive of benignity and placid cheerfulness. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842 I pray you therefore, on behalf of Christ crucified, and I will that you do me this grace, to overcome their malice with your benignity. Letters of Catherine Benincasa The solemn benignity of the concession touched me, as it must have touched many, to the very heart of gratitude. Under the Prophet in Utah; the National Menace of a Political Priestcraft I felt almost the last flutter of his pulse, and looked, for the last time, upon the face, that, for fifteen years before, had never been turned upon me but with respect and benignity. Dr. Johnson's Works: Life, Poems, and Tales, Volume 1 The Works of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D., in Nine Volumes This Lentulus certainly was, in the sense of being free from envy, hatred, and malice; and such freedom was all the more remarkable an indication of native benignity, because of his gaseous, illimitably expansive conceit. Impressions of Theophrastus Such His portrait by Reynolds gives to features, ill-formed and gross, an expression of intelligence and benignity. Lives of the English Poets From Johnson to Kirke White, Designed as a Continuation of Johnson's Lives Severity in the benignity, as may be needed. Letters of Catherine Benincasa She was good-looking, if she was not beautiful, since the expression of her countenance showed benignity, culture, and vivacity. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers She stood retired behind the flower-pots, and veiled her benignity with the leaves of palms. Hyacinth The Catholic Church, in its benignity,--at what time I do not know,--opened the future of hope amid the speculations of despair. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 06 Renaissance and Reformation To him, as to Cowper, the benignities of nature restored peace and calmness and hope—sufficient to enable him to look back and gather wisdom. England's Antiphon And I tell you, God will show His benignity and mercy, and will reward you for every affliction which you shall have borne for His love. Letters of Catherine Benincasa In the Negro countenance you will often meet with strong traits of benignity. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia This they cannot perceive or be persuaded of, except we temper our speech with benignity and mildness. Sermons on Evil-Speaking Then, the choice made, it is led to a region of serenity and celestial peace, and soothed with images of divine benignity and grace. The Jesuits in North America in the Seventeenth Century I beseech you not to take it amiss, that I have not now written to you for more than three years; but with you usual benignity to impute it rather to circumstances than to inclination. Poemata : Latin, Greek and Italian Poems by John Milton Pardon, father, my ignorance, and may the love and grief which make me speak excuse me to your benignity. Letters of Catherine Benincasa The placid aspect expresses, therefore, the divine rest; the meek regard expresses the divine benignity: the one is the self-absorption of the total Godhead, the other the eternal emanation of the Filial Godhead. Note Book of an English Opium-Eater He was such an old man as may fondly be imagined walking through the streets of Parañaque in stately benignity amid the fear and respect of the brown people over whom he watched. The Social Cancer Before this end was accomplished, the Good Elector passed away—a wise, kindly, tolerant man who had exercised an immense moderating influence by simple benignity, shrewdness, and force of character. England under the Tudors They took the kindest notice of me, smiled upon me with great benignity, and seemed to assure me of their protection. Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe This was so sweet that there seemed no comparison between the wrong, and the unsearchable goodness and benignity of God, which He showed toward His Bride. Letters of Catherine Benincasa But these, though very noticeable relaxations of the existing prerogative, were, as respected the temper which dictated them, no more than everyday manifestations of the emperor's perpetual benignity. The Caesars Let us content ourselves with observing that our people do not complain or suffer as do the people of other countries, thanks to Religion and the benignity of the governing powers. The Social Cancer The pagan believes in the existence of a Supreme Being, though, his idea of that Being's benignity and consideration relates solely to an earthly oversight of him, and a concern for his daily wants. A Treatise on the Six-Nation Indians He never allowed a letter, even a begging letter, to remain unanswered; and, says his son, "the same benignity and courtesy which marked his conduct in every relation of life, pervaded his whole correspondence." Lectures and Essays For know that every rational creature is more easily conquered by love and benignity than by anything else: and especially these Italians of ours in these parts. Letters of Catherine Benincasa He kissed her hand with reverence, and lifted his head slowly, facing the audience with rapt gaze; his wonderful smile—that ineffable smile of abnegation and benignity—just beginning to dawn. Harlequin and Columbine It is impossible to conceive a more perfect expression of the aristocratic spirit either in its pride or in its benignity. Italian Hours According to their ideal, beauty must be the expression of attractive qualities within—such as cheerfulness, benignity, contentment, and love. The True Citizen, How to Become One The splendour, power, and intolerance of national hierarchies is mistaken for the humble benignity of the Bible system of Christianity or personal religion. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 I could only instantly accept his paternal offer, and tell him it was my guardian angel, it was Providence in its own benignity, that inspired him with such goodness. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 The expression of his eye, was full of kindness and benignity, while that of his mouth, with equal force, was indicative of a melancholy, as constant as it was gentle and unobtrusive. Charlemont; Or, the Pride of the Village. a Tale of Kentucky Lady Desmond was all smiles and benignity, as she had been for this last week past, while Herbert Fitzgerald had been coming and going almost daily at Desmond Court. Castle Richmond |
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