| 单词 | delight |
| 例句 | He found it hard to suppress a howl of delight as he surveyed the havoc—I made this happen—and saw Brother Eugene’s trembling chin and horror- stricken expression. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I find the place with no trouble, delighted that the city and my map are in such perfect agreement, and spend an hour with one of my hosts absorbing cockatiel technology. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z His skin rippled in voluptuous delight when Evy rubbed him dry. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z If only she had a gourd to ward off the wicked spirits that delight in displacing everyday things. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Miss Winthrop looked delighted, at least until she remembered my mother had just refused. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z By this time, a crowd of Castle Braid girls had gathered and were watching them with delighted cluckings. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman was delighted with so good a listener and his few intelligent questions. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite the pain and the blood, Roza took in the icy-eyed man’s expression of frozen, stony horror and reveled in it, delighted in it. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “Professor Sprout will be delighted to see you back with an ‘Outstanding’ O.W.L. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z And while the emperor ate it with much delight, even he must have wondered how much sweeter the peach would have been if he had gotten the first bite. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The room might look like a featureless desert to Rosa, but to him, it was a kingdom of hidden delights. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And he was finding that he had a man's thirst, to the raucous delight of the youths around him, who urged him on every time he drained a glass. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Gay and Phil were busy on the day of the party; however, Gay’s sister, Robin Madden, a pediatrician in Maryland, was delighted to be my guest. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z A touchdown on the first drive of the season seemed destined, to the delight of the thousands who were there. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Not when he practically told me he delighted in Cardan’s being brought low. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z In the evenings, man and boy watched the soccer match with equal delight. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z At the sight of the early morning, Ess was so awestruck, she withdrew the offending finger to raise both hands skyward in delight. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She tells Gogol that her husband delights in illusions like these, is consoled by them, whereas she finds them simply to be reminders of what is missing. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z It was their delight, their folly, their anodyne, their intellectual stimulant. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Then she added: “Anyway, we hadn’t parted the best of friends, back at the Cottages. So maybe we weren’t so delighted to see one another.” Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He was delighted to find that what visitors liked best were not the exhibits but the buildings, waterways, and scenery and that the fair had surprised them. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Never again, I thought, would I pass this way with the anticipation of delight in Hamlet’s company. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Piggy was so full of delight and expanding liberty in Jack's departure, so full of pride in his contribution to the good of society, that he helped to fetch wood. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He savored it, moaned his approval of it, praised it with clucking poultry sounds, and cries of delight. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Graham was delighted with Corinthians’ dress and slightly uppity manners. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Amber and Clover flank Ashima at either side, both delighted when Gogol wraps a hand around each of their fingers. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z His brain delighted at the impossibility of this, at the sheer coincidence that that tiny, serious girl in the blue lehenga now sat opposite him, looking at his sketch pad. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Soon Mother will send word of his birth to the bishop, who will rule on our future, but for now my delight in Hamlet overcomes any fear. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z So he left and wandered, delighting in the freedom of Northern Italy, where he could ruminate on matters remote from the subjects he had been force-fed in his highly disciplined Prussian schoolroom. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Everything about her was perfect and delighted him. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Then a tinkling sound: it was the sound of the most beautiful girl in the whole of the British Isles laughing with delight and amusement. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z And she grinned, delighted at what she took to be an oblique compliment. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z In the course of our conversation, Horchow did this over and again, delighting in tying together the loose ends of a lifetime. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Think of gold infused on silver by a craftsman, whose fine art Hephaistos taught him, or Athena: one whose work moves to delight: just so she lavished beauty over Odysseus’ head and shoulders. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I spent that weekend in a slushy mix of anxiety about the country’s instability and delight at watching Otto fill out into a handsome young bonobo. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I unwrapped his gift, squealing with delight at the tiny gold hoop earrings. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A righteous man, a tzaddik, studies Torah, for it is written, ‘For his delight is in the Torah of God, and over His Torah doth he meditate day and night.’ The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The wild exhilaration of flying hits me, and I grin with familiar delight. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But Cathy said she wanted to be a teacher, which delighted her mother and father, for this was the one profession of dignity open to a girl of a good but not well-to-do family. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z ‘I’m delighted to hear it,’ said the Queen, still smiling. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z But he’d specifically dragged her over here to see this, to delight in it. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Like the best of work projects, it brought us closer together, and Morrie was delighted when several publishers expressed interest, even though he died before meeting any of them. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Everything wild she watched them do filled her with enchanted delight. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Think of gold infused on silver by a craftsman, whose fine art Hephaistos taught him, or Athena: one whose work moves to delight: just so she lavished beauty over Odysseus’ head and shoulders. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of the Geats guffawed, delighted by their leader's quick wit. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z Hutton was by all accounts a man of the keenest insights and liveliest conversation, a delight in company, and without rival when it came to understanding the mysterious slow processes that shaped the Earth. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z Mam is delighted I earned sixpence for reading to Mr.Timoney and what was it he wanted read, the Limerick Leader? Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “Good lord, look at you!” he cried, delighted at my grubbiness. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z “Anything you tell me. There be some sports are painful—you know. But their labour delight in them sets off. That’s what I feel. I mean I’d sweep the floor if you wanted.” Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z From Baltimore came a long dark train that chilled the hearts of the men and women who monitored its passage across the prairie but delighted the innumerable small boys who raced open-jawed to the railbed. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Two green thumbs that will grow into orange-yellow delights smelling of summer. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He seemed greatly delighted to feel the water, and chuckled to himself, sometimes even croaking in a sort of song. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Hobbits delighted in such things, if they were accurate: they liked to have books filled with things that they already knew, set out fair and square with no contradictions. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z In the faraway ages when the tales of Greek mythology were taking shape men found the brilliant blossoms of the Greek spring a wonder and a delight. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He was no older than she was and while everything about her delighted him, nothing about her surprised him. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Friar Hugo came waddling up, his face a picture of delight. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The word is a symbol and a delight which sucks up men and scenes, trees, plants, factories, and Pekinese. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly the hall filled, and Frodo looked with delight upon the many fair faces that were gathered together; the golden firelight played upon them and shimmered in their hair. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “I am delighted that Gryffindor won the match, but this is getting ridiculous! Percy, I expected better of you!” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He throws his hands out, delighted by all he sees. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z C.P. attended the open-air rally and was delighted to hear the governor strike the same themes that were discussed at Klan meetings. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z The class gathered in a circle to get a better look at the animal, who seemed delighted with the attention he was getting. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z If Darwin were alive today the insect world would delight and astound him with its impressive verification of his theories of the survival of the fittest. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Stoner was a virulent anti-Semite, whose Confederate flag vest delighted C.P. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I had been a begging puppy and a delighted slave, yet I hadn’t felt cursed since I met Lucinda. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I was intrigued watching the process, delighted at the complexity of it all compared to what I had been accustomed to at our old school. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I can hear her squealing with delight from here and I’m smiling again—the smile has barely fallen from my lips all day. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Murmurs of delight and consternation alike arose from the gallery and the back of the hall. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Other times, she carried on about the Great Mother and the holiness of the body and sexual energy being eternal delight. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Indeed, he delighted in ridiculing the policies of the Democratic Party and was a vocal admirer of Ronald Reagan. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Maycomb’s delighted and perfectly ready to believe you went swimming in the river buck naked. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z The expression of delight on her face was a very bad thing to see. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z “Ranofer!” cried his friend, and the face split into a grin of delight. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Sabeen does, too, and out of the blue, she squeals like she’s had the best idea ever, “Turkish delight. My mother makes the best Turkish delight.” Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z Arriving to watch them play, Howard was delighted to see that the jockeys had memorialized his generosity by ordering their uniforms in Howard red and white, with the Howard signature triangle on them. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z "I wish I could. What a delight it must be to dream away the hours and wake up to a new day full of fresh possibilities." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Lee felt a thrill of delight, mixed with alarm. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, yes,” said Werfel, delighted that his guest seemed interested. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z “Such fun! Only see! A regular note of invitation from Mrs. Gardiner for tomorrow night!” cried Meg, waving the precious paper and then proceeding to read it with girlish delight. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z All three of us pop another Turkish delight into our mouths. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z The old man’s words delighted the son of Odysseus, who kept his chair no longer but stood up, eager to speak, in the midst of all the men. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “That would make me very sad, my sweet delight... for young and strong as you now seem, you shall not live so long. Not here.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z In the center of another knot stood a lout in a black leather jacket who was teaching judo holds, to the great delight of his epicene students. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He watched in delight as a second pigeon landed on his arm. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z He picked up Hunter and held him in the air with such delight it made me happy to watch him. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z All the streetlights came on at once, and she smiled with sudden delight. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z To her delight, he had drawn stages of each species on one page—caterpillar, pupa, and butterfly—which confirmed what she herself had observed. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I was taken aback, and did my best not to show my surprise — or my delight — at this striking coincidence. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Here we are!” the driver said, as though I should be delighted with the destination. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Well for him, she exclaimed—she was growing madder every day, and it hurt people to watch it—well for him to wrap himself in his new delight. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Princess and maids delighted in that feast; then, putting off their veils, they ran and passed a ball to a rhythmic beat, Nausikaa flashing first with her white arms. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He bowed politely and walked out, delighted with his brush with danger. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z A great delight it was to feel that certainty again, to know that I could steer my fortune and the world’s chance like a bobsled down the steep, dangerous hour. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z I began to feel delighted with this man. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “I want the pasta delight,” Rose told the waitress. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mrs. Park, the minister’s wife says, we are delighted that you could join us on such a fine Sunday morning. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z With a whoop of delighted excitement the line broke; there was a convergent stampede towards that magnetic centre of attraction. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Behind her, Lord Robert shrieked with delight as one of the puppet knights sliced the other in half, spilling a flood of red sawdust onto the terrace. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “I don’t need to tell you I would be delighted to receive a few words from you,” he writes. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z There was a pause, then Joseph heard his uncle whisper, “‘Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.”’ The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He’s delighted when the Germans come over with the bombs so that he can sleep while the pub is closed. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z I fly through the air with her, her delighted whoops echoing loudly through the speakers. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The baby Francie crowed with delight as her grandmother held up the cruet and the sun shone through it and made a small fat rainbow on the opposite wall. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Oh, the delight of the manufactured good, the man-made device, the created thing! Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “I’d be delighted,” he replied, opening one of the closet doors. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes he even held his arms out to her when Mama was holding him, and yelled with delight when Omakayas picked him up. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Hermione had her back to him and her head bent, but Ron was looking delighted. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Fyrian gave a delighted gurgle and snuggled into the folds of Luna’s skirt. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Constance shook her head bemusedly, though clearly she was delighted, and as she clambered back into her chair she handed him the little box he’d sent for. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The smith now gloved each horn in a pure foil beaten out of the gold that Nestor gave him— a glory and delight for the goddess’ eves— while Ekhephron and Stratios held the horns. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He was shocked and delighted and overwhelmed, wagging his tail nervously, sniffing about in this strange, fluffy substance, whimpering with the mystery of it all. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z To turn, turn, Will be our delight, Till by turning, turning, We come round right. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “So it was a brawl,” he said, with childish delight. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The bed shook under us, and Dismay’s collar jangled in a tambourine of delight. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z And I’d be delighted to discuss just how lucky at another time. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z He heard the child crying lustily from the birthing hut and he gave a leap of delight when he recognized the cry as the cry of a male child. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z I fear that we will not be able to stop him from talking, or his parents from laughing with delight. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The tent city has already risen, to the delight of the crowd of townspeople hanging around watching. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He seemed delighted with the sudden appearance of this visitor whom he appeared to know so well. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Harry slipped the tiny bottle of golden liquid into his inner pocket, feeling an odd combination of delight at the furious looks on the Slytherins’ faces and guilt at the disappointed expression on Hermione’s. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Every few steps, we swing Andrecito in the air and he squeals with delight. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Oh, Rocket Boys, oh, Rocket Boys, how sweet thy missile’s delight against the pale blue sky. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z But I try to act delighted that my bridal photo shoot is here at last. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The recipes, the herbs, the wine, the preparation that goes into a good venison dish would make an old shoe a gourmet’s delight. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he saw the faraway joyous look on his father’s face and a shiver of shared delight came to him. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The crowd was hysterical in its delight, reinforced by a sense of its own power. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Matt was so delighted, he laughed out loud. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The children shout, delighted, as he presents it. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z But Luke was delighted not to be moving on, not to be talking about what Jen had really come to talk about. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z “Always. They are always awful, but some people are delighted to have a present from a fairy, even if it makes them miserable.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Her body was a wonder to him, and she seemed to find delight in his. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z When I am done, her eyes shimmer with delight. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The scene in the orchard had delighted him with its poetry; but the sentiments expressed had made him smile. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He takes a chance and tells her that he loves her, and to his great delight, she responds that she loves him, too! Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Ged went with delight each time, and stayed out till night; but he did not entirely forget the herbs. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z I would pop up here and there to the annoyance of the police and to the delight of the people. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The little boys crowed in delight and filled their little pockets with everything they could find. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Morrie, to my delight, is even more of a slob than I am. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z And he’d probably be delighted to spin a little web to catch some kids sneaking in.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “Oh!” she said, and turned to Will, smiling with delight. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I shrieked with delight at my shadow’s own cleverness. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z As he brought it closer I was delighted to see that it was equipped with a small bellows. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Sometimes they scorn us for having had it so easy, and sometimes they’re delighted. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z With almost rabid delight, the children consumed them. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s a collective intake of breath, a moment of awed silence before the men whoop in delight. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Kit turned a defiant back on them, but first she sent a friendly wave to Prudence, whose peaked little face turned pink with delight. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z At her words, a swarm of butterflies fluttered out of the hackberry shrubs and flitted around me, dusting me with delight. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Yes, she wanted to say with shy delight. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The look of wonder on his face, his delight as he realizes his good fortune, makes me smile. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Root was delighted to see the ashtrays, and immediately pulled a half-chewed cigar from his vest. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Dr. Trefusis watched me go, as the children, screeching with delight, were beset upon by lions. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z It filled his head with visions, and filled his heart with awe and delight. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Mother took a small sip from the bottle and then shimmied at the hips, delighted. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Without his knowledge, and much to his delight, at the end of the broadcast he was given the tickets to Russia, with a stopover in Belgium, Sabena’s home country. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Then with both hands he made a great circular sweep in the air and watched with delight as all the musicians began to play at once. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Still, I was delighted with those I knew were definitely going. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Every night, regularly, at nine, at twelve, at three, they lifted a nocturnal song, a weird and eerie chant, in which it was Buck’s delight to join. The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z The look of mingled horror and delight that passed across Iron Emmett’s face was worth more than a sack of gold. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The gift delighted Mrs. Lawrence but also perplexed her. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby, looking at their baffled faces, felt her delight subsiding. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z The delighted widow welcomed her to share in her incredible fortune. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Highly intelligent, the sphinx delights in puzzles and riddles. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Hagrid was delighted, and as part of their “project,” suggested that they come down to his hut on alternate evenings to observe the skrewts and make notes on their extraordinary behavior. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z It’s twenty-two years since we defeated Voldemort at the Battle of Hogwarts, and I’m delighted to say there is a new generation being brought up having known only the slightest conflict. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z With almost a dozen immortal emperors jostling for position, high-level Inka society was characterized by ramose political intrigue of a scale that would have delighted the Medici. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Bobby was almost giddy with delight at notching his first win against one of the strongest players in the world, a former World Champion, the man he’d fantasized about murdering during the 1959 Candidates. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z George was delighted when it was time to switch back. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z The creatures circled the train like vultures, delighting the tourists. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Then, secretly delighted — the search becoming a game. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z We both smile, delighted and not trying to hide our delight from each other. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Many officers were aggrieved by Wickersham, and I was delighted when one of my favorites, Goldman, from B-block, joined the club. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ah, heaven, she gifs me the name that no one speaks since Minna died!” cried the Professor, pausing in a puddle to regard her with grateful delight. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Those who sat with him saw his eyes go moist when they spoke about something horrible, or crinkle in delight when they told him a really bad joke. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I never saw a country that changed so rapidly, and because I had not expected it everything I saw brought a delight. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z We were so delighted that it took us a minute to understand what was going on. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I think, moreover, that Nature was not to him that treasury of delight it was to his sisters. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Or maybe they wanted to take a strike against Pollard, who delighted in sassing them. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Aunt Jimmy raised Cholly herself, but took delight sometimes in telling him of how she had saved him. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Soon he was taking his usual delight in wordplay and jokes. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “That wasn’t the question,” Orr informed him with victorious delight. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The hobbits sat down gladly in low rush-seated chairs, while Goldberry busied herself about the table; and their eyes followed her, for the slender grace of her movement filled them with quiet delight. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I am not convinced that Cejas would want this being on her magical camera, but I decide finally that she would be delighted. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z To his astonishment and terror, and lasting delight, Sam saw a vast shape crash out of the trees and come careering down the slope. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z “It was nothing,” said Ron, though he looked delighted with himself. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z After a quick glance Adam came back to the eyes, light blue and filled with a young delight. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Mal took the mirror around, reflecting everything he could in it, delighting in the transformations he saw. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z With delight, our orchestra played our first concert after the restitution of meat. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z There was an exultation, a huge delight: I was alive. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z By the time Shadrack reached the first house, he was facing a line of delighted faces. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z One, two, three rooms—she counted them as if delighted. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Charlotte was delighted with the way her trick was working. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Walter offers his face and head for licking, and Queenie wiggles and squirms in delight. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z In among the press of all the ghosts, there he was, his familiar features wan but his expression as full of delight as a ghost could be. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She was like that, excited and delighted by little things, crossing her fingers before any remotely unpredictable event, like tasting a new flavor of ice cream, or dropping a letter in a mailbox. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z To even get into one of the tough summer tournaments, with players coming from as far away as Philadelphia, was sheer delight. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Once settled, I was delighted that Thelma was sitting only a few feet away. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They broke up under the teeth with a delightful crunching sound. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Siddhartha spoke with delight This discovery had made him very happy. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z He peeped through the leaves and caught his breath in delight. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Yet she was delighted by accurate profiles, and she remained open to interviews with trustworthy reporters, especially women. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “It’s not too late for you. I’m sure plenty of widows would be delighted to be wooed by such a romantic troglodyte.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Little Adèle was half wild with delight when she saw me. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z They schooled me in music, which is my greatest delight. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Okay,” he said, unsure what this new adventure was but eager, with that childlike delight of his, to participate. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “We’d be delighted if you and the Senator could drive out to the plantation for supper sometime, take a walk around the orchard?” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I saw the delight on her face when Janina said, “Mama, food!” Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z It was hard to keep from giggling with delight. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z A sound comes out of me that could only be described as a squeal of delight. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z “Ian MacArthur is a wonderful sweet fellow who wears glasses and peers out of them with delight.” The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z So did Captain Cook, for he was delighted with the room. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z The transportation sergeant had greeted Saline with delight: “Now, that’s a correction officer!” Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I be mighty delighted,” she said after a moment, seeming to have briefly regretted the impetuosity that had led her to call him a “pretty” man. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Claire pictured his sturdy little body and how he would grin in delight to feel the fresh air and see the trees. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z "Oh-my-father-and-oh-the-delight-of-my-eyes," began the young man, muttering the words very quickly and sulkily and not at all as if the Tisroc were the delight of his eyes. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z Harry didn’t miss a single one, and Wood was delighted. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Jonas grinned with delight, and blew his own steamy breath into view. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z In truth, he was delighted with his newfound celebrity. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z They were jealous of Guenever on this account They were delighted by the opportunity which they saw before them. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z When he took them to school the Monday after their holiday break, Kristy had been so delighted—and Joaquin hated her, hated her for putting him in that position. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It was a nightmare, of course, and a desecration of the highest mountain in the northeast, but I was delighted it existed in one place. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z And in the firelight her eyes shone with delight. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Mother looked delighted and sipped her fizzy wine. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Any other woman would have been delighted with all this and would have had her work cut out for her for months to come, but not Clara, who was impervious to these things. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z And when the drummers, ac- cepting his drink, raised their glasses and said, “Here’s to you,” Charles was delighted. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I delight in the chemicals that would doubtless sicken all the lords and ladies at the Court. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z After the meager meals I managed on the bus ride, I delight in eating my fill. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t mind at all and was, in fact, delighted that he was learning some Russian. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z "I am truly delighted to make your acquaintance," "I heartily thank you for this succulent meal"—I have yet to use either of these pleasantries. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “You didn’t know what a cold wave is?” she says, delighted. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z After dinner, I would wring my hands in delight and fear as he told us his favorite stories of buried treasures, taking us on endless thrilling journeys as he spoke. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z On the walls and columns of Karnak, at Dendera, everywhere in Egypt, Champollion delighted to find that he could read the inscriptions almost effortlessly. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “If you can think of anything,” he said, “I’d be delighted to hear it.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Denna said, then she threw her arms around me in a wild, delighted hug. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The advertising agency and the tobacco company were delighted by the unpaid publicity and were only too happy to confess to the error in the coda, “What do you want, good grammar or good taste?” The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z He peered down through the bars of the cricket cage and exclaimed with delight. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z She went back to her father and delighted him by telling him what had happened. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She had one woolen stocking pulled halfway up her arm and was flapping it around with delight. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “You owe me no apologies; and every body to whom you might be supposed to owe them, is so perfectly satisfied, so delighted even—” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “My point exactly, dear,” she says, then cackles with delight at her own wit. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z She possessed eyes whose gaze I delighted to encounter. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z She seemed so delighted I was sure she was going to say it was Mr. Spizz. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I flew around in great, lazy circles, delighted with my freedom. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Most of them were laughing, delighted at the rich catch before them. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The bread and cheese was presently brought in and distributed, to the high delight and refreshment of the whole school. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z For an hour we delighted ourselves with talk of our children. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Tendai saw with delight that it was exactly like the villages in his history books. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I learned much later to worship her, just as I learned to delight in cleanliness, knowing, even as I learned, that the change was adjustment without improvement. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Shan looked delighted, like a little girl showing off her singing to her parents’ eminent friends. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z To Will’s delight, the giant was even more impressive up close. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z And he, Macarthur, had been delighted at the thought that Leslie took quite a motherly interest in the boy. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Their high voices squealing with delight when Carla mispronounced some word they coaxed her to repeat. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I crumpled to the metal floor and heard the sea demon children howling in delight. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z “Apparently the sheriff is delighted that he escaped and has no intention of pursuing him—as long as he goes back and gets the paperwork straightened out.” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z How we giggled, with repugnance and delight, when we found the wax her older sisters used on their legs, congealed in a little pot, stuck full of bristles. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Another plaintive love song, she didn’t recognize this one; though as she listened, she began to hear, beyond his voice, the delight of her family. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He sprayed us with vodka, and even though there were little screams of delight all around us, I heard a sigh, and I knew it was Bax behind me. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I don’t much like the idea of getting lost deliberately in a hedge maze, but I smile as though nothing could ever delight me more. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “I am delighted to have your company, but what are you doing here?” he said. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z She was as delighted with the introduction as she was with the melodic sounds of her language sprinkled over the woods, even if the words were said clumsily and even out of order at times. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Devi’s delighted expression faded to something closer to distaste. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I stood there quite still, looking at the plastic case, unsure whether or not I was delighted. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z To Marshall’s delight they rode home in a police car, and they left a note on the Rosses’ door because they Weren’t back from the concert yet. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Being part of a Black First was a powerful symbol, she knew just as well as anyone, and she embraced her son’s achievement with delight. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z “Da,” I said, which was the only Russian word I knew other than the curse words that Frankie had delighted in teaching me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Then he saw Harry’s, and a look of incredulous delight spread over his face. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He revived the form and was delighted to see what could be done with colored pins. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Dressed in demon masks, we would terrorize them for the seven days of High Mourning, much to everyone’s delight. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Ralph's lips parted in a delighted smile and Piggy, taking this smile to himself as a mark of recognition, laughed with pleasure. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Whatever it was, he was delighted by it. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Sibanda watched the movement and then, to his delight, he saw food come showering down. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Frodo sat, eating, drinking, and talking with delight; but his mind was chiefly on the words spoken. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She was as delighted as a child, holding out her glass eagerly. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Bitterness dissolved in our delight to give the bus driver and the bus as good as they deserved. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The crowd roars in delight as a great gray mass passes the edge of the risers. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The twins giggled and clung to each other, delighting in their joke. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Its environment of sharp thinking and bonhomie—the walnut paneling, the sherry cart once owned by Oliver Wendell Holmes—delighted Venkatesh. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z “She can follow an object with her eyes. She can squeeze someone's finger. She can gurgle when delighted.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He kept one hand on the cloth and with the other dribbled more of the liquid between his fingers into its folds, delighting in the sensation of frost where the chloroform coated his fingers. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Her face flooded with color; her eyes welled with tears of delight. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Wishing to speak for proof of companionship, and knowing his delight in tales of superstition, I asked him, “Is your rifle anointed with luck grease?” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Nhamo was pleased to have company and even more delighted with the snacks Rosa produced. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z None of the visitors, however, gave any indication of sharing Francis’ delight. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Her beauty, her pink cheeks and golden curls, seemed to give delight to all who looked at her, and to purchase indemnity for every fault. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The three of them were talking and laughing, and when they saw Annabeth, their faces lit up with delight. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z They were delighted with the renovation and decorations of their rooms; with the new drapery, and fresh carpets, and rich tinted china vases: they expressed their gratification ungrudgingly. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I rose, disordered with delight, trepidation, confusion—I know not what—and said—louder than I liked, “Bono? Pro Bono?” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “The wingsmiths,” he repeated, and somewhere within him, as though with a whirr of gears and a ping of sprung locks, a previously unsuspected vault of delight spilled open. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z One day, she ventured to the palace library and was delighted to find what good company books could be. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z I look up to see him watching me with cruel delight, like a raptor bird trying to decide whether to be bothered devouring a small mouse. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Arm was delighted to find that the police carried baby bottles, in case they found an abandoned child. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Matt eyes widened in delight at the idea of an exploration. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The radio comes back to life, and the neighbor shrieks with delight. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Hitler was so delighted when he heard the results of this agreement that he is said to have exclaimed, “Now Europe is mine!” A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z He was delighted to meet an American Muslim. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z IT beckoned him, lilting and insistent; delicate music, played by delicate instruments that he could not identify, with one rippling, bell-like phrase running through it in a gold thread of delight. The Dark is Rising 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, Kay,” cried the Wart, as the latter appeared with their nurse and other delighted welcomers. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “She seemed delighted with the anticipation of a visit to them,” Mrs. Lawrence said. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “You know I had concerns about this placement,” Ms. Willis replied, “but I always say that it’s best for children to be with their family, so I am delighted at how well everything is going.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He chortled to himself, rocking and bouncing as if he were a lanky, bearded, drunken volcano preparing to erupt with delight at his own brilliance. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z He looked at her straw bag, delighted that his address lay nestled among its contents. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “But, Miss Mortimer, I thought the gifts had to be handmade,” a much younger Penelope had asked, while experiencing a shiver of delight at how completely and thrillingly store-bought the book appeared to be. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z He stopped and glanced pleasantly backward, saw with delight that the men were up and moving toward the trees, toward food. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z When I was told the village was in a valley completely surrounded by mountains, the nearest hospital a two-hour drive over terrible roads, I was delighted. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I was watching Jasper, who was jumping up and pawing at the man in delight. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I was delighted at the change, back to my known and trusted life—but here I run into a literary difficulty. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z This was the same guy who delighted in sticking freshmen’s heads in toilet bowls in high school, and thought flicking boogers on me was hilarious. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He did not see me at first because I was behind the door, but Jasper made a dive at me, still barking with delight. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Your father. Ast! It is the son of Thutra, my departed friend. May his Three Thousand Years be full of delight.” The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z "That's how it would seem, dearie," and the old woman cackled and hooted with delight. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “But oh,” they sang together, “But oh, both day and night, My heart’s delight, Must one day leave foredone All might, all gone.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He'd give the guy the number of one of his competitors and then he would leave, delighted by the great inconvenience he had caused. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z She finally looks at me, her eyes gleaming with delight. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “Sometimes, the wicked will tell us things just to confuse us—to haunt our thoughts long after we’ve faced them. He would be delighted to know you’re still fretting over whatever nonsense he said.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The original has the marks of early Greek poetry, great simplicity and directness and delight in the beautiful world. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I told her she was beautiful and she laughed with delight. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z In the meantime Arne Stolbaad’s chimney fire expired; when the firemen showed up at last he expressed to them his delight at having burned clean the flue creosote. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I am delighted to say that I am ahead of schedule on the dishes and I will continue to wash them in an hour or so. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Which was why their routine of late delighted Cora. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “Dr. Trefusis,” she said, “I am delighted to see you are mending.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Georgina hailed from Delaware and had that vexing way of Delaware ladies, delighting in puzzles. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z All the announcers were talking about the remarkable insect who was delighting throngs in the Times Square subway station. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z She doesn’t have to pretend to be delighted this time. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Malcolm was delighted; he thought he’d be able to paddle for miles without tiring, and camp anywhere, more or less invisibly, and altogether own the water in a quite new way. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The rise of the western crews may have shocked eastern fans, but it delighted newspaper editors across the country in the 1930s. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She put her hand to her face and raised her eyebrows, delighting in her tale. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Tears now mixed with sweat on the floor under Chavez’s face, which seemed to delight his tormentor. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The colored light shimmered and shone on the wings’ surface and I flexed them joyfully, delighted with how the colors spread and played upon their surfaces. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned from one to the other, paternal, delighting them. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z In his full suit of bronze armor he leaped upon his back and put him through his paces, the horse seeming to delight in the sport as much as he himself. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z It flipped and splashed with such delight that even the selfish magistrate smiled. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z At the end of October, to my great delight, a thousand-pound pumpkin sat on the White House lawn. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z It was made up of all the marvelous things that had ever delighted his curious nose. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z And I’d screamed in delight as he threw his arms around me and messed up my hair. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I delight in our motion, though it be flight. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z At this, there was an outburst of gaiety from all the assembled; and I was sensible that the delight of the evening enlivened my spirits as well as all of those seated around me. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “Harry Potter, I am simply delighted!” said Worple, peering shortsightedly up into Harry’s face. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “Ah, now you say something. I’m delighted they’re in such a good business.” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z They clapped their hands in delight and both began to walk, holding their sisters’ hands. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z May Belle screamed with delight and started running for the road. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z The whisper of delight was loud this time, and men nodded their heads and smiled. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z But up until day five—and ever afterward, on the whole—Our Father was delighted with this new attention from the chief. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Zu, for her part, delighted in showing me what she had learned in school, and the tricks the other Yellows had taught her outside of it. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z While I learned the importance of virtue from Elnora's conduct books, Gertrude's romances held out the delights of love and the means to achieve them. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He was astonished and delighted that this was available to him, and surprised that he had not known. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z He took the hint, and when Mary had finished her second song, said aloud, “That will do extremely well, child. You have delighted us long enough. Let the other young ladies have time to exhibit.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Caroline threw in imitations of the happy, drunken cats while the Captain and Call hooted with delight, and I felt as I always did when someone told the story of my birth. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z To my delight, the judge announced the hundred witnesses would not begin until after lunch. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She squealed and looked down at him with a mix of confusion and delight, like I’d given her a pound cake. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Then her face crinkles in delight at the sight of Hideo—she utters a small laugh, calls out to someone over her shoulder in Japanese, and then holds her arms out at him. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z "Fifteen! For the prop of my old age and the delight of my eyes! Do not mock my grey beard, Tarkaan though you be. My price is seventy." The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z The boys howled their delight; they crowded around me, telling me that I had fought with two bullies. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He took delight in student’s discomfort and did everything he could to badger and unsettle them. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z For older children and stouthearted adults, Lakewood boasted a large roller coaster that filled the air with the clacking of metal on wood and the delighted shrieks of its riders. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “She was a delight,” Ms. Sitton says when she drops me off. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z ‘My pack will be delighted to have goat meat for dinner.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I delighted in playing with Thembi, bathing him and feeding him, and putting him to bed with a little story. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He did not know whether he ought to be delighted or terrified. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z We greeted each other on sight with the outstretched hands, the demi-hugs, the cries of surprise and delight that women are supposed to make who haven’t seen each other for a while. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z But she had; she was here; she preferred, then, to hear him preach the gospel than to linger with others in carnal delight. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z But my small delight vanished when we arrived to find that our morning's task was to whitewash the roof thatch. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The children were blissfully unaware of the festive fate that lay in store for them, and were delighted at their governess’s return. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z When he finished, he held a mirror up to me, and I gasped in delight. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “What will we buy?” asked Jo, ignoring the latter part of his speech, and sniffing the mingled odors with an affectation of delight as they went in. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z She led them through an elegant hallway smelling of flowers into an enormous room, and when they saw what was inside, they nearly fainted from delight, Klaus especially. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Nearly every mobile home has a dog, as Charley discovered to his delight. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z On the school playground, the youngest children delighted in interracial games of tag or hopscotch or jump rope. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z In fact, though they were delighted with their effort, the urge to trim was still full upon them. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He caught sight of them and gave a squeal of delight. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Mom clapped her soapy hands together in delight. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Melissa locked herself in a stall, delighted for the privacy. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z “Excuse you, I am loads of fun all the time! I am a delight!” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z They clustered around Boots eagerly, waving their antennas in the air and shuddering in delight. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z "That may be so, my liege . . . but whether they believe the story or no, they delight to tell it." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The child had gasped, tilting back her head, her peaked little face aglow with wonder and delight. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon changed into a swallow and flew through, delighting in the open air, and then snapped up an insect before darting back through to Lyra’s shoulder again. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Gary asked, spooning ice cream into his mouth and grunting with delight. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Behind him, whether from delight or fear he could not tell, Ron kept swearing at the top of his voice, and Hermione seemed to be sobbing. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “I think I did, at that,” said Mama, delighted. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The corners of her smile, turned up in delight, were as neat as the tips of a crescent moon, and her brows were bright against the blue of her skin, as cinnamon as her hair. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Permission from the Community Woodward School was forthcoming for Bobby’s three-week absence, and the boy was delighted to be on the road playing chess instead of being in the classroom. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The puppy raced around him in circles, yelping with delight. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Zu dashed through our tent flap, and the lantern in the tent lit up Chubs’s delighted face. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “How delighted Miss Darcy will be to receive such a letter!” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z One of the essays, a particularly nasty one about shrinking potions, was for Harry’s least favorite teacher, Professor Snape, who would be delighted to have an excuse to give Harry detention for a month. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Certainly, all the guards we passed in the halls had adopted blank, tough expressions that betrayed no weakness or curiosity, no disgust or delight. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Aarfy was tapping the bowl of his pipe against his palm leisurely as he paced back and forth in corpulent self-approval, obviously delighted by the stir he was causing. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z When Owen and Jennifer Williams heard that I had been awarded the scholarship they were delighted, and pledged to help in any way they could. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z There are plenty of the Folk who delight in murder and plenty more who delight in spectacle. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z As he tossed her up and she landed in his arms, Ammu saw on Rahel’s face the high delight of the airborne young. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I gathered from her that the servants in general were delighted. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The voice came from somewhere in the darkness, and that one word expressed delight, horror, and surprise. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The girls were delighted to hear the news. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Parvati and Lavender went into transports of delight at the sight of them, and even Pansy Parkinson had to work hard to conceal how much she liked them. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z My sisters started clapping their hands and squealing with delight. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It made a lovely clinking sound on the rocks, and the otters squeaked with delight. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z All for your delight We are not here. Eats, Shoots & Leaves 2003-11-06T00:00:00Z He did not show his delight that Hamlet was in love with me, for then Claudius might suspect his ambitions. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He ate his double chocolate delight and tried to imagine that he and his friends were just chilling on a vacation. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It was well that he took every body’s joy for granted, or he might not have thought either Mr. Woodhouse or Mr. Knightley particularly delighted. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z She recounts events from her spiritualist days, delighted when he finds the endeavor as absurd as she had at the time. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He checks on her daily, shops for her on wintry days, and delights in her cooking. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z To read her, who so entranced and delighted and challenged him? The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z It was an evening of no common delight to them all; the satisfaction of Miss Bennet’s mind gave a glow of such sweet animation to her face, as made her look handsomer than ever. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z But this young man’s fingers found the place behind the ears Charley delights to have rubbed, and he sighed contentedly and sat down. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z All of this delighted Papa, filled him with pride for his son who had returned a larger man, with a surer sense of himself and of where we all had come from. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z A delighted Cope sent Lakes a hundred dollars for his trouble and asked him not to tell anyone of his discovery, especially Marsh. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z They now hurried forward again, delighted with the thought of climbing out for a while above the roof of the Forest. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z And as the sky grew brighter, his mouth began to open wide—in horror or delight, I could not tell. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Tom sang most of the time, but it was chiefly nonsense, or else perhaps a strange language unknown to the hobbits, an ancient language whose words were mainly those of wonder and delight. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The warm, red stone ramparts rang to the echo of the three friends’ delighted laughter. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “What?” cried Stuart, delighted at this new kind of talk. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z His heavy face shone with delight at what I had done and delight that I should confide it to him. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “You got a bargain,” I tell Judd, and now my feet want to dance, my face wants to smile, but I don’t dare let the delight show through. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I held out the glass, and to my delight he took it and drank thirstily, finishing half of it without pausing. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z All around the table came cries of delight, sighs of relief: Hermione and Fleur both squealed, “Congratulations!” and Ron said, “Blimey, a baby!” as if he had never heard of such a thing before. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “Revenge,” said Dr. Trefusis, smiling widely and stretching his hands around his knees, as he could not be more delighted by this welcome turn in the narrative. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “I’m going, darling. Everything is going to be fine. I’ve spoken to Mr. Gonzalez and he’s delighted to see you again.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Chester and Tucker and Harry had all been delighted by “A Little Night Music.” The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z The boys climbed out of the boat and threw Bobby Moch into the Hudson to the delight of the spectators. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He delighted in stories from faraway places like Russia, Madagascar, and Istanbul. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Then he led him to Bacchus, who, delighted to get him back, told Midas whatever wish he made would come true. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the day when the delight of Christmas really took fire in the Stanton family. The Dark is Rising 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z But then at one point I overheard Lord Halifax exclaiming: 'My goodness, Darl-ington, the silver in this house is a delight.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “Somehow I didn’t think it would be appropriate. But—a Fflam is always obliging, so if you really care to hear me play...,” he added, looking both delighted and embarrassed. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z The camera flashed and my mother screamed with delight. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z They came home with gifts: jeans or a wallet for me, a new skirt for Bushra, Turkish delight and embroidered cloths. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z She told this to Einar with delight, “Imagine that!” she said. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I agreed, and, as the days went on, delighted in the lessons. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z And of course he was delighted to include them. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The boy was delighted, and instantly shoved it into his mouth. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I have an inward treasure born with me, which can keep me alive if all extraneous delights should be withheld, or offered only at a price I cannot afford to give.’ Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I yelled, but he just closed his beady eyes and vibrated in undisguised delight. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The boy held on to his kippah with one hand and was screaming with delight. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She smiled with her all-knowing expression, because she was fully aware of how much it delighted us to view and touch her trunk treasures. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z To May’s great delight, Mr. Laurence not only bought the vases, but pervaded the hall with one under each arm. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z She squealed with delight and a little fear and hung on to his neck so tightly he looked to choke. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z When no one is about, she puts her hands on my belly and laughs with delight when she feels the child move. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “Planned, built, bought, paid for. Wouldn’t Mr. Poe be delighted?” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl’s father was delighted with the offer and married his daughter to the boy at once. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z "I'm delighted you're finally here. Relish this night, for the world—yours, mine, the kingdom's—shall change tomorrow." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The papers sent special correspondents to shadow the pilots as they served in the skies over Europe, each dispatch from the European front producing shivers of delight. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Basel and Muhammad took great delight in describing the science teacher’s nose; it was longer than the pointer he carried, they said. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z The boys race from their bunker and go running down their slack-dump firing range, the joy of youth and scientific interest playing across their delighted faces. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z When her parents noticed that she was unfazed by their work, they were delighted. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I was restraining my delight with considerable difficulty. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Richard,” he said again, as if there were no one on earth he could possibly be so delighted to see. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z As the evening deepened, I walked with Charley among his mountains of delight to the brow of the hill and looked down on the little valley below. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Careful writers and discerning readers delight in the profusion of words in the English lexicon, no two of which are exact synonyms. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z So the boy won, to Kira’s delight, and she had company for the journey into the forest. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z On this last evening, I dressed myself out in my new clothes for their delight, and sat in my splendour until bedtime. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z They were delighted to see Justice Strauss peering back at them, and opened the door. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z And Cain, to her delight, wound up going purple in the face after consuming belladonna. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He'd taken such delight in his tomatoes and peppers, planting a raised vegetable bed after they moved into the house. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I was delighted, for I was always sure that she had more to say than a few cries. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The onlookers in the square will gasp and shriek— sometimes in delight—when the shooting happens. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z And what a delight it would be to paddle towards them, and slip along canal-like streets and tie up by second-floor windows and look at all the odd views and strange reflections. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He was delighted that his daughter, so bored and in such bad health, should have managed to land the most sought-after bachelor in the area. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Maybe he’d been too busy gloating over the twins’ delight at the neat little oil camp house with its running hot water, electric lights, and fancy appliances. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z This absolutely delighted me, but I made a show of weighing her up before giving a reply. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Galahad,” said Elaine, and she leaned over the wrappings, making the foolish gestures and meaningless sounds which mothers delight to use when their babies ate beginning to pay attention. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z To his delight, the suit was accepted as a constitutional challenge to state law and assigned to a three-judge federal panel. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Wherever the . boy went, Grey Wind was there first, loping ahead to cut him off, until Rickon saw him, screamed in delight, and went pelting off in another direction. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I shut the door and leaned down to wave at him, still delighted by his own jokes, through the rolled-up window. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Strauss, for his part, was delighted by the performance of his trusted scientists, for plainly they had succeeded in buying time for continued testing, if not for sweeping a ban off the negotiating table entirely. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Needless to say, Bibi was delighted by the diagnosis, and began at once to prepare for conjugal life. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I peek behind it, and my mouth drops open in pure delight. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z When Buchi said “Amen!” with that delight, that gusto, Obinze feared she would grow up to be a woman who, with that word “amen,” would squash the questions she wanted to ask of the world. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z ‘It seems their delight to slash and beat down growing things that are not even in their way.’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The sled moved forward, and Jonas grinned with delight, looking forward to the breathtaking slide down through the invigorating air. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z She had no lips at all and compensated this by stenciling on a large red, greasy mouth that now popped open in delight, now shut in sudden alarm. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z He had shown himself a monster of cruelty; he delighted in inflicting suffering. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He was of course delighted to see me. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z “I really am delighted to have the two of you here with us,” Airs. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z “Nothing will pass your lips that does not entirely delight you.” Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z I feel sheepish, and Aiyi and the others seem delighted by our temporary surroundings. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z When Hamlet appeared, carrying the herbs I had dropped, I uttered a small cry, like a child delighted to be found. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z What he said was, “Of course, I’d be delighted, fifty per cent down payment please, the rest before delivery, come back in a year, thank you very much.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z They replayed the devouring, mocking their companion's struggles with malicious delight. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She was still talking about the baby on Monday, and when Mia arrived in the kitchen that afternoon, Lexie was delighted to have a fresh audience. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z My mother was, for the most part, delighted with my brother and regarded him with the bemused curiosity of a brood hen discovering she has hatched a completely different species. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Then Tyson let go and laughed with delight, looking Percy over with that massive baby brown eye. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He seemed to like all of his bird names and when he heard them he grinned and waved his chubby arms in delight. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z He pronounced the demon word again as if delighted with the sheer sound of the full vowels. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Livid with rage he clawed the foul mess from his eyes and saw Constance leaning over the parapet with a wicked grin of delight on her striped muzzle. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I would be more than delighted, and the honour is mine, not the baby’s. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Our parents were delighted when they found out what we could do,” said Eye, blinking in a slow, unnerving way. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z What mattered to Mozart was that his music should be enjoyed, not that he should be worshipped or revered, and it is this quality of treasured delight that captures his age. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z To Jo’s lively fancy, this fine house seemed a kind of enchanted palace, full of splendors and delights which no one enjoyed. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hello,” I said, trying to be nonchalant but delighted and beaming down at her all the same. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She delighted in his wily mind, his shrewdness and his cunning; she was always forward to help him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z And in his brain was born sharp appetite for the future—a pleased warm anticipation, as though the coming minutes and weeks must bring delight. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The smartness of the uniform which at first had delighted him he now saw was a danger. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Her big ears flap back and forth as she accepts candy and popcorn and even chewing gum from delighted circus-goers. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I had often heard the song before, and always with lively delight; for Bessie had a sweet voice,—at least, I thought so. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z He said model boats were his hobby and that he would be delighted to have Stuart take command of his vessel at any time. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z The children squealed with delight and jumped up and down. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He looked up at the teacher, delighted with the timing of his arrival. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z By that time the archaeologists had their cameras out and were clicking away in delight. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Juanita and I coaxed Pita to eat before taking a nap, which she finally did, with delight. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “And your son seems to delight in dropping them, I must say.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The gods delighted in them when they danced enchantingly to Apollo’s lyre, and the man they visited was happy. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z To their delight Gandalf said: ‘I think I shall come too. At least as far as Bree. I want to see Butterbur.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Ann gave herself up to the pious delight that hymn singing had always stirred in her ever since she was a child in the small wooden church down the road from her father’s house. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z His reaction delighted Mrs. Ashida, for she knew he would not approve her plan unless he meant it; he was a gentleman. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Teachers typically delight in minds as brilliant as his. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z He looked at it and laughed in delight. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She turned and preened in the air, ran her fingers through her hair, and examined herself as if delighted by her own beauty all over again. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The smells of the city, which had at first delighted her, began to assault her: sausages and doughnuts, tar and urine, gasoline and sewage. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Immersed in the delight of the game, they drifted closer and closer to the Twenty-Ninth Street beach. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Though I cannot say in turn that I have thought of him daily, his presence now fills me with an unaccustomed delight. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z We stood there for hours, for no reason other than the delight of our captors. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Unless you have been to boarding-school when you are very young, it is absolutely impossible to appreciate the delights of living at home. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Was it only reluctantly that Dumbledore set out to capture the man he was once so delighted he had met? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “I confess it was conceived in delight, and I grieve to think that it will be born into misery!” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z They marched up Fifth Avenue and were delighted to find a piece of paper already in the typewriter. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I was expecting a regular half hour of Sassy the seal and was delighted to find her packing up her tape recorder. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “He’s on tire!” screamed Beryl, in a fit of delighted panic. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z But we ate our supper with a special delight. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “I could eat the whole field!” said Grandpa Joe, grinning with delight. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z Daisy took the brush with delight and smoothed her hair, whereupon Gatsby sat down and shaded his eyes and began to laugh. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z He was delighted at the thought but told Emma privately that he doubted he would ever need to wear such a thing. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The moment I removed the pouch of cold cooked corn, he jumped to the ground and squawked in delight. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I was so delighted to have outsmarted her that I forgot myself and began whistling “Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition” as I returned the sugar bowl to the kitchen. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She was half-frightened at the attention she had been receiving and half-squirming with delight at being the center of so many eyes. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The owner was delighted and said it was the happiest day of his life. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z “Another! so soon!” she exclaimed, her eyes filled with delight. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Even as my dear mother and first friend was leaving, my head was swimming with the delights of my new home. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She had been delighted to see her brother again, but that did not prevent her from exaggerating her feelings to avoid her sister’s accusing question. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z But he said it with a warm smile, and Danny and I were delighted by his oblique compliment. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z His horse’s hoofs, however, had no sooner clattered on the cobbles than she came flying from her tower room to welcome him with delight. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z What need have we of repose when our minds and bodies continue to delight in activity? of consolation, when we have soma? of something immovable, when there is the social order?” Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone in that crowd turned its head, and then everyone drew a long breath of wonder and delight. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z This show, like all of his dazzling performances, delighted the younger students in attendance. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Theodora’s friend, mollified and contrite, was delighted to see Theodora back so soon; Luke took himself off to Paris, where his aunt fervently hoped he would stay for a while. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Maia gave a delighted squeak and hugged herself. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Then, slowly, as though a great jumbo jet were revving up, the rumbling from the Ireland supporters grew louder and louder and erupted into screams of delight. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The algae had a light sweetness that outdid in delight even the sap of our maple trees here in Canada. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Then they got to talking about books, and to Jo’s delight, she found that Laurie loved them as well as she did, and had read even more than herself. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z He likes putting sound effects into comedies, the sillier the better, and he reacts to them like a delighted little boy. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z She spoke no English, only Luo, and expressed delight that we’d come all this way to see her. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z She would always feign surprise and delight and place the leaves in a vase in the middle of the table. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z But often it was profoundly hilarious, and the audience howled with delight. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z The day of my arrival back on A-block, I told Rufino my post number and learned that I was an escort, which delighted me. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he, too, saw that the man was staring at the Masks in openmouthed delight, just as he had watched the soccer matches on Dead Man’s Vlei. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z A delight with drippy lips and a dirty shirt. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z My delight in the moment was so great that I had to close my eyes to hold back my joyful tears. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Jam watched her body change with delight, the way her hips widened, how her breasts were growing. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z And then Reverend Obertask appeared and said to me, “Louisiana Elefante, it is a delight to gaze upon your winsome face once again.” Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z All they really wanted now was a way of getting back at Malfoy, and to their great delight, just such a thing arrived in the mail about a week later. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Though Müller would be delighted to have Kemmerich's boots, he is really quite as sympathetic as another who could not bear to think of such a thing for grief. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z My son was delighted that the shiny general was his mother too. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He stretched his wings upward and bobbed his feathered head in bird delight. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Many years later, he recalled his delight at having “had it running in six months and producing one-million-volt X-rays, the first in history.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z The goblins, with delight, began pulling apart the food in front of them. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Wriggling and grunting loudly, the delighted Hen Wen had begun to climb onto the couch. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Walking back to my team, I focus on my teammates’ delight. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He rode along with delight blossoming in him like a roseate flower, listening. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z They’ve thrown their jackets and schoolbooks to the ground and are all chirping like little birds with delight. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z While Harry paused to examine the wares in the bazaar, Bailey rushed ahead to squeal in delight at a procession of saddled camels. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Werfel saw, delighted, that the whole of the du Burgh family had dressed in fine elfin clothing for the party. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z “This is no common delight, but a true and lasting love ,” countered a voice from a book of courtly ideals. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “I will confess I am surprised, Mister Brekker. Surprised but delighted.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Which makes my stomach flip over with delight. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Then we will say: ‘Great-unde will be delighted if you care to hitch up with us; but mind, we cannot take responsibility if things go wrong.’ The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z But Icarus was already out over the open sea, heading north and delighting in their good luck. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z “Oh, but I think you do. That surge of power and delight, of confidence, of control. That sudden sense of the richness of the world. Its infinite possibility.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Shin’s mother was not delighted when her youngest son showed up unexpectedly for supper. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z His janitor’s uniform was slashed with new claw marks, but he looked delighted. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I suddenly realize the reason for his reluctance, and I laugh with a delight that soon melts into compassionate tears. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Franz took these harangues in stride and in fact delighted in the boy’s company. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Elizabeth’s congratulations were given with a sincerity, a warmth, a delight, which words could but poorly express. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “Mom fakes surprise and delight every time Dad gives her a bad Christmas present.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z The cub licked her hands, and she chuckled in delight. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z His delight in discovering dirt the spring he was two. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z “Mr. Bennet, how can you abuse your own children in such a way? You take delight in vexing me. You have no compassion on my poor nerves.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Naturally I was delighted when Maurice said I would be welcome at Rosy’s talk. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z A couple of my coworkers— team leaders, in fact—delight in putting the pedal to the metal and terrorizing the elegant neighborhoods we serve. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He was delighted to be traveling again, and for a few days he was an ornament to the trip. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s delighted to see me, and I must tell you it’s nice to be Jimmy again. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The girls at the pool table squealed with delight, razzing the losers. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Exposition President Baker immediately cabled Eiffel that the directors would be delighted to see whatever he proposed. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z This lady, who had practically forgotten he was with her, was utterly delighted; thus the idea was born that ceramics was good for mongoloids. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Hattie was delighted with the flowers and buried her face in them. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z They say it along with Seamus now and when it’s finished they cheer and clap and Seamus laughs, delighted with himself. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z He bustled back into the castle, and Harry sped off to Hagrid’s, delighted with himself. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z What delighted him— what he kept begging Park for—were stories about food and eating, particularly when the main course was grilled meat. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Occasionally the heroes “rejoice in the delight of Ares’ battle,” but far oftener in having escaped “the fury of the ruthless god.” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Aina, the cook, was delighted to discover another of the Benin nation among the visiting maids, both of them being marked on the face with the scars of their kingdom. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The sailors all took the greatest delight in watching the curious little birds at their explorations. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z The atmosphere in every hallway was like that of a surprise party, with no host in evidence but everyone, somehow, as the surprised and delighted guest. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The civilian let out a chortle of delight. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Often, these people were delighted by the sight of my father smiling broadly on their porch, propped up by his cane. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “Marvelous dancing, everyone! Our next entertainment will delight you just as much, I’m sure,” she said. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z This delighted the penguin, who was enjoying his own slide just ahead of Mr. Popper. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z To his delight, he soon saw that he had the answer. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Joe danced out of the way, much to the delight of everyone. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z She seems to think there’s nothing wrong in what she’s doing; she laughs with delight, her eyes sparkle, her cheeks are flushed. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I got in my car, and to my delight the radio came on as soon as I turned the ignition. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The name of the gallery is Sub-Versions, one of those puns that used to delight me before they became so fashionable. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Both Stanton and Anthony were delighted with the achievement, but eager for the legislature to move forward on the question of giving women the right to vote. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z A smile returns to his mouth, as though a terrible new idea has come to delight him. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Students who were home from school by this time cheered with delight,” Reese later recalled. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Away Gladys hurried, her slippers frantically clacking, delighted to be sent on such an important errand; then she was back, his leather briefcase cradled like the baby in her arms. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Dress sleeves are rolled up, ponytails tightened, and with squeals of delight, the Amazons—as they’ve christened themselves—step out on the slippery evening grass. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The cognizance was of a silver woman on a sable field, with a knight kneeling at her feet In her simplicity, Elaine had been delighted by the compliment cm the shield. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The doctor was delighted with Stuart and said that it was very unusual for an American family to have a mouse. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z She all big eyed and delight I don’t know if I want her to sing, say Harpo. The Color Purple 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z When the Ray finally shook out its sails and began to flee before the wind, the captain laughed, delighted. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He appeared astonished and delighted, not at what I said but at the fact that I could say it. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, well, you aren’t entirely mistaken in me. I intended to keep some of the delights of the revel for myself,” he says, and they all smirk. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z It was Peeves the Poltergeist, bobbing over the crowd and looking delighted, as he always did, at the sight of wreckage or worry. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “I think I know the delights of freedom,” I answered. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “There was once, there was a man,” said Pomp, delighted narrator of horrors, “there was a man so afraid for dying, he make a deal with Death himself. A true story.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The upstart popular musicians, invited to bow at the altar of High Art, were at first dismissed by critics despite having delighted the audience. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Even a god who found this place would gaze, and feel his heart beat with delight: so Hermes did; but when he had gazed his fill he entered the wide cave. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z His blade flashed in the light again and again, and at first, Inigo was only too delighted to retreat. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z To Pearl’s delight—and Moody’s great irritation—the three of them climbed into Lexie’s Explorer and they headed down Parkland Drive toward the house on Winslow, TLC blasting from the rolled-down windows. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He was not assuaged by the more charitable opinion of his superior, Rutherford, who was delighted with Lawrence’s spirit in defending his results. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Chamberlain felt a sudden moment of wonderful delight. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z And he answered, 'O my daughter and O the delight of my eyes, so shall it be.' The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z Pericles delighted in philosophy and science, and Anaxagoras was one of his principal confidants. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z So lovely it was, so soft, and its own music came from it—its music of promise and delight, its guarantee of the future, of comfort, of security. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z I said, jumping up and down with great delight. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She found his fastidiousness and complete lack of humor touching and longed to introduce him to the idea of delight. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z To my everlasting delight, I had somehow managed to get Dorothy Plunk as my partner for the worm dissection. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I recall, in the orchard behind the house, orbs of flames rising through the black boughs and branches; they climbed, spirit- ous, and flickered out; my mother squeezed my hand with delight. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z To my delight I made sense of almost all the previously bewildering genetic crosses. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z As the vast crowd broke into shouts and roars—of astonishment, delight, and approval—Aurelia jumped up. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z The skipper was found guilty, of course, much to the delight of the fo’c’sle hands. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Even having to acknowledge that debt could not diminish my delight in our hour of music. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Welcome to Camp Laurence!” said the young host, as they landed with exclamations of delight. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “Czech Republic,” I ask, “or Slovakia?” and he seems delighted that I know the difference. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Fern shook four braids and barrettes and said, “No,” taking delight in answering no for no’s sake. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z "Of course, of course. We're delighted to have another member of your outstanding family with us, Mrs. Das. And now I'm off to a quick faculty meeting." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Thousands of voices cheered and screamed with delight. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Electric blue in colour, up to eight inches in height and very mischievous, the pixie delights in tricks and practical jokes of all descriptions. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z At sound of this, the cry of Life plunging down from Life’s apex in the grip of Death, the fall pack at Buck’s heels raised a hell’s chorus of delight. The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Deaver had only been a teacher for about six months, and she was delighted. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He was delighted with the harbor and wrote: “Not a port in the universe could afford more conveniences.” Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Seamus gave a great roar of delight and ran to hug his best friend. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z They were hospitable and delighted in parties, and in presents, which they gave away freely and eagerly accepted. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Her belated interest so delighted Ralph that as they huddled over the kitchen table, he kissed her several times, ardently. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “You and Chaol really delight in ruining any fun I might have, don’t you? I like attending parties.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Fred was delighted and led her up to his bedroom where a truly magnificent blue and yellow parrot sat in a tall cage. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Müller was delighted to be meeting with Roosevelt. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z And all week long he chortled with repressed delight at the officers’ club. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z As Harry stepped down, a drawling, delighted voice sounded in his ear. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Esme’s face glowed with delight as the clay man sprang to his feet and strolled along the lip of the tub. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He heaved the slice into his mouth and chewed loudly, his beady red eyes rolling in delight. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Claytor’s dissertation topic, regarding point-set topology, delighted the Penn faculty and was acclaimed by the mathematical world as a significant advance in the field. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z "Allow your mem'ry to linger, dwell on the taste of a finger. To suck on marrow, crunch on bone...what food delights we both have known!" City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z As soon as the front door was closed, Papa went in and flushed it, and when it worked, we all hooted with delight. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z “You should hire Manners Mistress. She would die of delight to serve a prince.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Such wonders you have never seen, ladies and gentlemen, acts and performers gathered from the four corners of the earth to delight and entertain you, acrobats, and tumblers, and aerialists of the highest caliber.... Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z But eventually, these too gave way in his mind to simplicity: the enemy would simply say, “Oh, yes, I remember killing him; I’ll be only too delighted to kill you too.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z “Yes, madam,” said Mrs. Bennet, delighted to speak to Lady Catherine. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z The teacher called on her, and the other kids seemed delighted when she couldn’t read many words. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I was a bawler, screaming in fear at all the appropriate moments, which delighted them. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Professor Albus Dumbledore agreed to provide a foreword that met the case, and we were both delighted that the book raised so much money for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I was delighted to see him roll over, open his eyes, and look up. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “Tom answered,” wrote a delighted Jolly Roger, “with a grunt of something akin to rage.” Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Of these, she liked best one that showed them sitting in a leaf-dappled light amid picnic debris and looking at one another with expressions that, though unsmiling, seemed mirthful and full of delight. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Amelia is delighted by the dashboard display, and insists on taking me to dinner. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z This intelligence of Dr. Trefusis’s presence and health filled Mr. 13-04 with delight, he harboring the warmest of regards for my tutor. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Emma was delighted, and only wanted him to go on in the same style; but his mind was the next moment in his own concerns and with his own Jane, and his next words were, Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Margaret was first surprised and then delighted at the notion of giving a dancing lesson to the children. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Agent Samson was not amused when I began referring to her as an articulation coach, but the majority of my teachers were delighted. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z The young woman who wanted “to ‘achieve’” would have been delighted. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “He had never seen so lovely a face, and was delighted with her naïveté.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z "The wedding, you mean?" said Victoria, and her eyes shone with pride and delight. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “Never mind, you’ve got the tarlaton for the big party, and you always look like an angel in white,” said Amy, brooding over the little store of finery in which her soul delighted. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z And when Sam heard that he laughed aloud for sheer delight, and he stood up and cried: ‘O great glory and splendour! And all my wishes have come true!’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He rubbed his hands with delight and pinched my cheek. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I was no vocalist myself, and, in his fastidious judgment, no musician, either; but I delighted in listening when the performance was good. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z She used to sit on the sand with his head in her lap by the hour rubbing her fingers over his eyes and looking at him with unfathomable delight. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z During the fall he was voted Mr. PHS, an honor that delighted his classmates and stunned the hell out of his teachers and coaches. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Most of them had their eyes closed in total delight, like they were imagining themselves flying or something. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Olakunde narrates always with looks of the greatest solemnity, but raveled deep in his demeanor is his joy in telling these tales, and to an audience so delighted with his testimony. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Minnie was delighted and sent the good news to Anna, who immediately accepted. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Newcomers always got lost, to the delight of the muggers. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z All thoughts of dancing were forgotten then, and his fear was replaced with delight and with awe. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z I listen as the fire below roars in delight. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Once, to my delight, I even saw him wearing pince-nez. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I was delighted to observe that the comely young lady of such exquisite voice I had seen previously was returned, this maiden attended like one of the Parnassian sisters by a company of other songstresses. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Beside me, Ulape drew in her breath in excitement, and I could hear cries of delight from the women hidden in the brush. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave a cry of delight and moved closer. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z To Tree-ear’s delight, it shared with the other vessels of that firing the fine gray-green glaze. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z There was not time to say so, but I have never been more delighted in my life than when you spoke. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She shivered, delighted, as the words began to form images in the mist. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “You will be a delight in Nell’s red sweater,” he said. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Then, while Matt watched with delight and pride suffusing his face, she unfolded it and held it to the window light. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When a twitch or a gasp disturbed me and the rag fell away, I’d come to full consciousness, delighted to find that time had slipped by. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “What does Eve say to that? She has a say, you remember. And Eves delight in apples.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z And suddenly, all across the ship, the sailors let out whoops of delight, their laughter filling the sails. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The bridge fell away into the chasm, and the Cyclops howled with delight, because he was standing right next to us. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Then suddenly she declared, with the equal measures of disbelief and delight as the night before, “There’s an American flag on the moon, boy!” Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Human beings, on occasions of this kind, are usually full of questions, but the rabbits expressed their delight simply by proving to themselves through their senses that this was really Hazel-rah. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Denna removed her shoes and danced lightly through the shadows, delighting in the feel of the grass beneath her feet. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z How the tourists must delight in the gleam of metal and porcelain! Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z It seemed like an eternity, but at the end, Mary and Levi Sr. shouted in delight: their son had finished first, saving his best time for the heat that mattered most. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Balder laughed with delight, and it was as if the sun had come out. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He squealed with delight and ran to the edge of the woods, where he came face to face with a grizzly bear. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Thor clapped his hands together in delight, and thunder echoed across Asgard. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z But that meeting will occur much later, and for now, the rat is nothing but happy, delighted, amazed to find himself standing in so much light. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z “Oh!” cried the Wart in delight “I have heard of you, often, when they tell Saxon stories in the evening, of you and Robin Hood.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Ma Charles was delighted to have JimmyTrotter in the house, whether he was dropping off milk bottles or bringing one of Miss Trotter’s remedies that Ma Charles had no intention of trying. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z A woman whose family had farmed the same land since the eighteenth century was carried from her house kicking and bellowing, to the delight of newspaper photographers and film crews. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z But when he saw who they were he stopped short, and the black scowl on his face changed to wonder and delight. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I expressed my delight to be back among them, but I then scolded the people for some of the crippling problems of urban black life. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Some in the audience gasped with fright and delight—they still thought it was part of the play. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The other children in the crowd were frightened, but I laughed, delighted. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He moved closer, smiling now, but without the leer she expected; his face was frank and delighted. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z It is a delight for me to read her notebooks from those years, which describe a magic world that no longer exists. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The hunters were screaming with delight Simon's effort fell about him in ruins; the laughter beat him cruelly and he shrank away defenseless to his seat. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z It was an awkward moment for me, one which I awaited in part with dread, in part with delight. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The Captain was delighted to see the Commanding General. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I couldn't fault them for bringing what delighted everyone, and certainly I was grateful. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The people of Hanover were delighted to see them. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The cub’s warm fur was a delight—so soft, so silky-soft, such beautiful colors, rich gold and deep, dark black. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z But then I introduced him to Bethany, and he looked suddenly delighted. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Her mother welcomed me with a delighted grin, as if she never wanted to see anybody more in her life. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Still I wanted more, for the touch of his lips on mine was pure delight. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “Goodness me, just look at you boys!” she clucked in astonishment and delight. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z She was plainly delighted that Roy had brought home a friend, even if it was a tough- looking girl. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And I’m not sure I could bear it, the delight she would take in telling me that all this time, I’ve been the fool. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I grasped Hamlet’s forearms to steady myself, and he whirled me around until I screamed with a desperate delight Then he swung me down onto a pile of hay, where I sprawled, breathless and dizzy. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z A dark-haired man, smiling broadly, with his arms around Dr. Begbie, spinning her, and spinning her, and spinning her, until I could hear her delighted laughter in my ears. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I blew a big raspberry into the sole of one of his feet and then the other, and he made the husky wheeze that meant he was truly delighted, almost losing his breath entirely. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Most of them were gleeful, delighted with what they had found and seen, and as they ran they gabbled and yammered after the fashion of their kind. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z They swayed their shoulders with delight, moving left and right in a circle. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z “I didn’t teach you that!” her mother said, laughing with delight and astonishment. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Bod could see it on his face: a strange, delighted smile that seemed out of place on that face, a smile of discovery and of understanding. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The hobbits listened with delight; and Frodo was glad in his heart, and blessed the kindly weather, because it delayed them from departing. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Reynie was so delighted he nearly leaped from his desk and cheered. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “You was more handsome than that fool,” she said in tones of delight, watching her husband scamper across the field, tilting with the children, playing the Babylon King. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z But my father rubbed his hands in delight, for even these lowly quarters proved his good fortune. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I could hear shouts from below, the delights of the grape. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Volpe was at first shocked to find one of the school’s top athletes among those competing for parts, then delighted by Massari’s voice and natural ease. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z June cackled with delight, muttering, “Whoops!” as a car almost killed them. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The delicacies and delights the queen ordered included a basket of figs. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z “Hi!” said Boots, waving at the Underlanders and looking completely delighted. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The dinner service went off without a hitch, much to Mama’s delight. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I drew ruddy, billboard-genic children, beside themselves with delight and good health, holding up their empty bowls of breakfast food and pleading, good-naturedly, for more. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z “I call this ‘duping delight,’ the thrill you get from fooling other people.” Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Still, he was delighted to see Toomer fold his pocket knife and motion him to come outside the school bus. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Bafflement crosses his face, quickly followed by delight. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z It delighted him always to find the mirror in the shoe’s face, to rediscover the dark reflection released as the finger thinned the polish on the hard, good-smelling leather. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Bod smiled rarely, but he smiled then, hugely and with delight. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The afternoon wore on with more anecdotes about illustrious wizards Slughorn had taught, all of whom had been delighted to join what he called the “Slug Club” at Hogwarts. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The world was not made of energy and delight but of foulness, betrayal, and lassitude. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She squealed with delight while he swayed with her for a few beats and then he broke out into some goofy merengue moves, kicking his leg up at the end and shouting “¡Olé!” The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I am delighted that you could make it. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z When they missed Miss Gunderson and word got round that there would be a substitute, they were delighted. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z I act delighted, but I have zero interest in these Capitol people. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z They were so delighted with the song that they sang it right through five times in succession, and might- have continued singing it all night if they had not been interrupted. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z She'd figure it out eventually and talk me through it, but it was more fun to ask about her magazines because she delighted in talking about them. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Gurgi and the bard, however, appeared delighted at the strange turn of events, and set heartily to eating the food that soon arrived at the table. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Ann was delighted, but decided not to take the heat off the city council, which could still reject or accept the commission’s decision. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z It always made a spectacle special when the Emperor attended, but the people were delighted beyond measure to see that he had brought the Lady Aurelia with him this time. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z The women spent weeks organizing the menu, hopping on and off the phone with one another before the big day as they prepared the culinary delights for the outing. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z I just keep shaking my head while Moreau chuckles in delight. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “Ah, yes, I hear these naughty ones go to vex you, Mees Marsch. If so again, call at me and I come,” he said, with a threatening frown that delighted the little wretches. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I missed my studies and the delights of following Laertes and his companions. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He would be delighted to have this chance of showing the Steward that he knew more about what wps going on in the Retiring Room. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She wolfed down the hot dog and the popcorn, gulped the Coca-Cola, and gasped and laughed with delight at the characters on the screen. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa waved a clenched fist in the air, but a smile whispered on his lips, and he made no attempt to conceal the delight in his voice. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Better to abstain from the gardens of delectable delights than to be stuck planting them, dawn to dusk. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon, on the other hand, leaped into the air with a loud caw of delight, and wheeled and skimmed and darted now ahead of the boat, now behind the stem. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Whereas at first I gutted fish and peeled their skin fastidiously, soon I no more than rinsed off their slimy slipperiness before biting into them, delighted to have such a treat between my teeth. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He was delighted with the performance and followed Hagar into the house to laugh and talk excitedly about it. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “Must be my lucky day,” she said, finally delighted by something I said. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z They came in fourth and sixth places, delighted that Mario had ended dead last. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z The flies around the pile, crawling over the bodies, into and out of the wound, buzzed in delight. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The Doge and the Senate, delighted, offered to give Galileo tenure in his post at the University of Pisa for life, with his salary doubled to 1000 crowns a year. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z But the porter is delighted to have scored light duty. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Their faces shone with the delight of their souls. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The Wart stood there delighted, while the furry feet held tight on his finger and the sharp claws prickled his skin. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She gave the treats to Tidbit, who ate them with delight. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Hermione frowned at him, but the elves all looked delighted; they bowed very low and retreated. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Yes, yes, I know. Rabbit pie is a true delight, one of the pleasures of our existence.” The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z This is the sort of comedic wordplay Sandwich delighted in.” Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z My expression must have been a delight to watch. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The elderly woman and the young girl stepped forward, their faces also smiling with delight. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Mrs. Daneeka was simply delighted with the way things were turning out and had her hair dyed. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The lieutenant was surprised and delighted when he saw them, but he quickly hid his emotions. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z So Chris sat quietly, his body at ease, and heard about ghosts and ghouls and purple waves, and smiled at his brother with pure delight. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z She remembered Urvashi’s laugh....If they really are Pandavas, then the irony that you are the one who has been chosen to help them delights me. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Her delight was in pruning and grafting and everything that belongs to the gardener’s art. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt annoyance at this invasion of my privacy, but Charley was delighted. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z This is why the simplest and clearest writing has the greatest power to delight, surprise, inform, and move the reader. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I could hear the baby’s high screams of terror and delight all the way down the stairs. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z What I could see was that a group was passing newspaper clippings back and forth and reading them aloud with little squeals of delight. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “A massage will take me thirty grueling minutes. And you will be experiencing something new, a delight you have never encountered in all your long years. A similar opportunity may never arise again.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “She will be all delight and gratitude, but she will tell you nothing. She will not even listen to your questions. I see no advantage in consulting Miss Bates.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z But Chris was delighted to be part of the outside world. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z As the two flew lightly and without effort away from Crete the delight of this new and wonderful power went to the boy’s head. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He hadn’t expected to find Cora but had been utterly delighted. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Elizabeth listened with delight to the happy, though modest hopes which Jane entertained of Mr. Bingley’s regard, and said all in her power to heighten her confidence in it. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z His eyes slipped on past and lighted on Lennie; and Lennie was still smiling with delight at the memory of the ranch. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He went alone, then, and he had no mind to see either of his two quarreling daughters-in-law, nor even his grandchildren, in whom was his frequent delight. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z If a pirouette actually were a pastry, I’d be delighted to have a pirouette competition with Shawn. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I opened the window and shivered with delight as the clean chill air swept over me. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Burnham saw to his delight that Olmsted had given the directors somewhat more than they perhaps had wished to receive. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The cook was so delighted to have someone to cook for, she prepared two eel pies. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z With her flaming red hair, she seemed like a true fox demoness who would delight in tricking humans. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Would you like some Turkish delight?” she asked. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “Sir, I’m delighted to hear it, and on my next social visit, I promise to bring you some. That’s okra.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z To my horror and delight the thing vaulted in the air in an explosion of water and spray. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The badger shouted mockingly, “Don’t forget to call again, rat. I’d be delighted to see you. We’ve got some unfinished business that I’m looking forward to settling. Just you and me, Redtooth!” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z It is a feeling in the stomach, a delight of the nerves, of the forearms. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Along the roads, laurel, viburnum and alder, great ferns and wildflowers delighted the traveler’s eye through much of the year. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z The boys were delighted to see their trouser instructor again. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z She thrived on Christmas carols, delighted in decorations, and indulged in special treats and goodies. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Bull crowed with delight, a self-indulgent but euphoric eruption that silenced his wife’s catcalls for the moment. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She was delighted, I could almost see the idea take form in her mind. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Smiling slightly at the look of delighted incredulity on Neville’s face, Professor McGonagall tapped a blank schedule with the tip of her wand and handed it, now carrying details of his new classes, to Neville. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She laughs in delight as she sets off hard away. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z He was delighted, seized his bow and quiver, and swept down from Olympus through the vast expanse of air to Colchis. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z So they both lived, delighting in their own devices, and feared no assault, nor wrath, nor any end of their wickedness. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She was delighted with the new cloth, though. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned in double delight at his own correct guess and at Min’s skill. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z My preceptor indicated that it would delight him to offer assistance upon any point wherein his small powers might prove of use—declensions, verb irregularities. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z After she settled in, Miep began to talk about how she was delighted to meet us. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z And they probably would have if Penelope hadn’t immediately squealed with delight when she first saw me walk into the gym. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z “Well done,” exclaimed the Creator in delighted tones. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry had to admit, however, that as Mr. Weasley had once demolished half of the living room, his reappearance could not have been expected to delight Uncle Vernon. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z A murmur of approval from the crowd, cries of delight, and applause. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z It was rather like that Christmas morning sensation of being about to give a present that was bound to cause delight, a joyful feeling of blameless self-love. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “A marble!” says my mother, with a child’s delight. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z If I did one page a day, I was delighted. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z As the delight grew, she had to stop in the street, hold her thighs together to contain it. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z The crowd roars and she calmly hands the delighted patron his hat. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z What happens between initiation and membership that transforms panic into delight? Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She lean in, say, “We really don’t need any more help, but we’d be delighted if you and Johnny would attend the Benefit, Celia.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I half raised my hand and Patrick, his delight evident, immediately said, “Hazel!” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z All the creatures laughed aloud with delight and relief at seeing their old friend alive and well once again. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z A former policeman and carpenter who in his youth had gained unlikely fame as a “rock dancer,” who delighted people with his “twist” performances, Saemi would do anything for a friend. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The forum dissolved in a good humor, everyone being delighted with Frightful. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “It gives me the greatest delight to see you; but tell me how you left my father, brothers, and Elizabeth.” Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z The audience was shocked into silence for a moment, then it yelled with delight. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Ten Snow gestured for her to open it and slowly, with unbelieving delight, Omakayas did. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Huygens was delighted that the Copernican view of the Earth as a planet in motion around the Sun was widely accepted even by the ordinary people in Holland. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Werfel knew it must have taken them days to find all these delights and prepare them in their kitchens. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z We’re so delighted we don’t mind helping Michael with the grave and we say three Hail Marys. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She kept thinking of Mia’s smile that day in the kitchen, the capability she saw there to delight in mischief, in breaking the rules. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z But she waved it off; the tackle was clean, and to the delight of the Thirteens, now bent over in hysterics, Muamer decidedly wasn’t. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z My father was delighted, despite the fact that the news cost him some extra nights of work rewriting the speech he was to give at the rally. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z October 5, 1957, was the kind of day that never failed to delight Christine Mann, a rising senior at the Allen School for girls in Asheville, North Carolina. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z He is shy in bed, easily surprised, quickly delighted. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “A wonderful story,” said the woman in delight. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I found the whole program of the greatest delight. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The two boys cried out in delight and horror, “And see the blood streaming out of his side!” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z When they looked up, the carcass was gone, and Beans and Mutto were on their backs, flinging arms and legs into the air and howling with boundless delight. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z There was little Clarice in a corner with some boy off the estate, she was smiling happily, squealing with delight as a squib spluttered at her feet. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She let out a little gasp of delight. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “I think she might be dead!” he shouted with delight. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Chicago delighted in such repartee—for the most part. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z We threw ourselves down on our sleds and, yodeling our delight all the way, flew down the dipping curves, slicing new double-runner tracks. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “So,” said Dumbledore, slipping off the desk to sit on the floor with Harry, “you, like hundreds before you, have discovered the delights of the Mirror of Erised.” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z As soon as I had mentioned that we knew the handsome foreigner, Odile expressed delight. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Amy’s chief delight was an Indian cabinet, full of queer drawers, little pigeonholes, and secret places, in which were kept all sorts of ornaments, some precious, some merely curious, all more or less antique. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z He was delighted with the intention craft; she knew he wouldn’t be able to resist showing it off. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He took his fatherly delights while at the same time he remained a man apart. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I liked to read what they liked to read: what they enjoyed, delighted me; what they approved, I reverenced. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z With much delight, Zooey wet his razor and began to shave. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Jasper rushed at me and licked my hands in a frenzy of delight as if I had been away for a long time. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The shouts of the people turned from shock to awe and then delight. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He seemed delighted to hear that she was fine. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Sprawls on the ground for every inch to a delighted, roaring crowd. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m delighted that the egg never hatched,” she gabbled. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z The ghoul-folk had found it and delighted in it and called it home. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Daintily she stabbed the mouse through the back and drew it wriggling to her and her tail flicked with tense delight. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Before long, everyone’s mouths were full of soft, sweet peach flesh and groans of delight. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Pita’s eyes sparkled with delight; she was all but devouring the baby cakes on the platter. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “I do so want things to be all right between us. August is simply delighted you’ve joined us. And so is Uncle Al.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Ideas put forward with conviction were likely to be the products of wild crystallographers who delighted in being in a field where their ideas could not be easily disproved. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z But I was delighted to behold what a beautiful woman my youngest daughter had become and how closely she resembled her equally beautiful mother. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Kepler describes them shouting at each other and laughing, Wacker delighting in his triumph and Kepler laughing off being in the wrong, and laughing, too, with delight at the thought of such an extraordinary discovery. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The Goober noticed that the teacher now took a delight in the process, making a big deal of it. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Misha rushed the table and scooped the boy into his arms, spinning him in a circle as the boy squealed with delight. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “Her training began. She received well, as you do. She was so enthusiastic. So delighted to experience new things. I remember her laughter ...” His voice faltered and trailed off. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z “I’m afraid I can’t give the green ones away. But I’d be delighted to give you any of the yellow ones: with my love. Come and try one on.” The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z These were the only people on earth who knew what Barack and I were facing, who’d experienced firsthand the unique delights and hardships of life in the White House. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Skardebek whizzed around the trees, delighted at all the open space where she could fly. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z She was still clapping her hands in delight, bouncing on her toes. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Time after time, his peanut was sent flying, to the delight of the others. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Tom said with vast delight, ticking them off, “Lawrence, we got prisoners from the Fifteenth Alabama, the Forty- seventh Alabama, the Fourth and Fifth Texas. Man, we fought four Reb regiments!” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z High-Tech paused and belched, as if he expected delight from his listeners. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He commenced to play his part with the zest of one who delighted in marrying secret lovers. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I had remembered many things from my past on this journey, but I still couldn’t recall the time before my scar, when I must have accepted Mama’s kisses with little-girl delight. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z His mother thought it was beautiful to behold and took a delight in allowing it to grow extra long. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z To this Gimli agreed, though with no great delight, it seemed. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z “I’ll be delighted to, but I must leave now tonight. I’m expected by twelve.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z There is aboard this ship a spirit of expectation which delights the heart as it vivifies the senses. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z As though delighted to have their attention, the goat bleated again. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I realised immediately this was Tommy’s way of putting behind us everything that had happened around his drawings back at the Cottages, and I felt relief, gratitude, sheer delight. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The little kids waited for the tiny, foot-high trees and shrieked in delight when they won one. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Men and women alike sought ample delights with fewest sorrows. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z With cries of delight, they fell upon them as if they were candied berries. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z When Mum Olga had me clean out the root cellar, and I found a tabby with her litter of kittens, Char learned of my delight. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z According to Fifi, the alta sociedad, the high-class ladies of the oligarchy who form a kind of club, not unlike a country club, are delighted by this juicy bit of gossip. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The old man laughed indulgently, holding in check a deeper, more explosive delight. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z It delighted him that they thought he was unconscious and did not know he was listening. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Sometimes his wife delighted him but he could never tell her how. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I wished there were other black faces on the plane; people I could talk to, laugh with and tell how nervous and delighted I was on my first plane ride. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “You wake up screaming In the middle of the night Was it a nightmare? Or was it too much delight?’ Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Roy and Beatrice watched in delight as it banked lower and lower, finishing with a radical dive toward the burrow at the center of the circle. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t quite seven a.m. yet, but he seemed delighted to have someone to talk to. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z In the space of half a step, she transformed her delighted headlong run into a demure greeting at arm’s length. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Art3mis’s eyes lit up in surprise and delight, and she began to mirror my movements, the two of us orbiting each other like accelerated electrons. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Skye seems to take both delight and misery from the fact. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z I laughed, deep, deep inside me, giddy with the delight of self-discovery and the desire to hide it. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Seven’s heart gave an awful lurch as the two friends looked at each other with delight. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z "I am delighted that you came home safely, Mister Thorn. I trust that I shall see you at our wedding?" Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “Yes,” she said, when I paused, “it all happened very suddenly, as you say. But of course we were all delighted, my dear, and I do hope you will be happy.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “I’m not saying that to be cruel and insulting,” he continued with cruel and insulting delight. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Then, unkindly, “Ask your daddy to buy you an Air Condition!” and he hooted with delight at his own wit and timing. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She will be delighted to see you again.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z ‘What did the Men of old use them for?’ asked Pippin, delighted and astonished at getting answers to so many questions, and wondering how long it would last. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z While the others were laughing and shouting with delight, I mourned. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Who would have thought of that combination of herbs? Isn’t it amazing!” she had said in delight, watching the creatures revive. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Brother Harry seemed delighted with Anna and invited her to stay for the summer. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He showed them his pocket compass, delighting them by making the needle dance when he held the point of his pocketknife above it. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z His other, stained, was in the bundle of laundry to be washed, and he, delighted with the game, was running through arched legs to find his father. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z ‘Those belong to your Uncle Webb. Oh, he’ll be so delighted.” Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z She shut her eyes quickly in delight and then said demurely to the doctor, “And what do we do today?” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z The zippers on Lenina’s spare pair of viscose velveteen shorts were at first a puzzle, then solved, a delight. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z She rented a small house, bought a cookstove for it and delighted the girls with descriptions of life with the wonderful Golden Gray. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I shouted, “Uh!” as loud as I could, and kept on kicking with absolute delight as he pulled into the drive-through. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Their delight was too great to note that their announcement may have occasioned any uneasiness in me, though I stammered, and imagine I blushed. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z If those tourists had come to Tiwanaku at its height, walking through the miles of raised fields surrounding it to the city’s carefully fitted stone walls, they would have been delighted by its splendor. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Then Stheno shrieked in delight and pointed in Percy’s direction. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z It’s like I’m holding out this last bit of hope that I’ll show up for registration and she’ll squeal with delight. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Hazel screamed at the top of her lungs, but it was a scream of delight. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Of course, of course. Isabelle will be delighted to see you again.” Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z My grandmother, displaying a theatrical flair akin to her hypochondria, registered complex emotions: surprise; initial delight; second thoughts; prudent near refusal; and then, to the applause already starting up, dizzy acceptance. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Nor was it just in his madrigals that Monteverdi started shifting chords around for the sheer surprise and delight of it. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z With these thoughts in her mind, she was delighted to find one day that Poseidon was absent from the gathering in Olympus. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z But she delights in judging juvenile cases most of all. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z As they skimmed the stars, Minli closed her eyes with delight. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Pollux’s face breaks into an expression of delight and he has a series of melodic exchanges with the mockingjay. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Mel, on the other hand, was delighted, the way she seemed to be delighted by most things. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z His whole body quivered with delight—New people! Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z For the firemen had put firemen’s helmets on the penguins, which made the delighted birds look very silly and girlish. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Scarlett couldn’t see anything but a blackness that sometimes erupted in flashes inside her eyeballs, but she could hear the delight in Jack’s voice. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Joyce'Ann! was worse* She got a devilish delight oat of sitting smack down on his rump when he was stretched out working. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z The Annex was delighted to hear that we’ll all be receiving an extra quarter pound of butter for Christmas. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Nearby, Gabriel played happily on the floor, babbling his baby talk, looking with glee now and then toward Jonas, obviously delighted to have him back after the unexpected night away from the dwelling. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Ernie asked, looking at a young boy biting into the mystery sandwich, his eyes closed in delight. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The white posse dragged men and women into the dark, their hideous faces awash with delight. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z But children, I found, were universally delighted by a doctor with wheels. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Instantly the shrews broke cover, dancing and whooping with delight. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Seeing the quickening of his breath, the way he pulls against my careful knots, delights me. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Lyra stood shivering in the fo’c’sle and laughed with delight as her beloved Pantalaimon, sleek and powerful, leaped from the water with half a dozen other swift gray shapes. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The Handsome One seems to know I am there with him and calls out in delight. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Some people, like the van Daans, seem to take special delight not only in raising their own children but in helping others raise theirs. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The meals provided by Min’s wife were simple, but they never failed to delight his friend, who opened the gourd parcel each evening as if it were a gift of royal jewels. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Pax rolled Runt over gently, listening for any whimper of pain, and heard only purrs of delight. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z But she took Deydey’s gift with a tender thanks, knowing how much he delighted in choosing the presents, and how rarely he praised. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z He remembered his trip to the city two years before, his delight in the pedestrian pigeons strolling, nodding up and down the sidewalks right along with the people. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z We’d be delighted if you could hunt up a good detective for us. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z He remembered his father’s look of delight, and that his father had whispered, “She’s one of my favorites. I was hoping for her to be the one.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z At any given time, two or three law students studied under her father, and many of them delighted in teasing Elizabeth about her passion for equality. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Dr. Viftas entered into the fun, teasing the maid to the delight of several small children who seemed to be his. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She gazes into their faces, eyes and mouth wide open, baffled but delighted. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Clearly Lady Constance was not delighted about it at all; in fact, the mistress of Ashton Place looked as if she might like to punch someone. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z The residents were delighted; for years they had all brushed their teeth with stored water poured from mugs. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z There are some dragons that delight in harming other creatures, even their own kin. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z C.P. laughed and released the man, delighting in the sight of him running for his life down the street. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “The turtles have their charms, I will allow. Nothing delights me so much as the sight of a nice pair of shapely... shells.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The Pope was delighted and had the book read aloud to him at table, roaring with laughter at the digs at the Jesuits. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Tendai was certain some warlike ancestor would be delighted with his little brother when he was older. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Lewis was an avatar of old-school solitary research, but he was delighted to play a role in stretching science’s boundaries. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z A rainbow one morning made her almost faint with delight and surprise. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Second gift to their gift—she makes her voice delighted and grateful. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Several members of Cal Tech’s governing board, however, would have been delighted with his voluntary departure. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z I love that he plays along; I also love that he can’t see how delighted I am. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z To her delight, William wanted to work on the book with her. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Healing nanites were taxed that morning, to the delight of spectators, who were thrilled by anything that slowed the scythes’ ascent, allowing more photo ops. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z She heard the girls chattering and squealing with delight over their flowers. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The previous winter, he’d added a whole new level of delight to his existence when he started volunteering as an assistant coach for the Vipers, Sasha’s middle school basketball team. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Many of the attendants seem surprised by her presence but they take their cues from Lainie, who is delighted at the sight of the living angel standing over her sister’s grave. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z This last bit delighted my parents to no end. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z This book I had again and again perused with delight. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Drunkards, incorrigibles, poor whites who didn’t even own shoes delighted in this opportunity to scourge the colored population. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z And indeed they were, and I was delighted to see it. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z All right, he paused on the staircase landing before leading us to our floor, and the kick that was supposed to delight my classmates by just missing the teacher hit him squarely in the backside. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z She delighted in moving about the city unrecognized by Chicago’s residents. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z We would discover, in ourselves, the sources of wonderment and delight that we have discerned in all other manifestations of nature. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew I would never again take delight in the painted glory of Elsinore. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He was so delighted to see me, I couldn’t help but feel gratified. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Hugo stood, staring in delight, until the old man’s voice shook him out of his trance. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z “And now thee can both have supper with me again,” said Hannah, delighted as a child at the prospect of a party. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Root was clearly delighted to have her back. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Soon, however, these three days of riding became a delight to him. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “That I am not,” he said, winking, to the vast delight of the onlookers. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “See the biddies?” asked Papa, and little Camp jumped with delight. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Having never heard such delighted noises from her relatives before, the girl got out of bed and was astonished to see her old aunt and uncle dancing with firewood around a large pot. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The woman who took care of me gave that chore to her children, who delighted in torturing me by hiding in the closet and making believe they were ghosts. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z She sang for the sheer joy of singing, and her uniquely beautiful voice delighted everyone who knew her. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z When she finally came to the door, she didn’t seem especially delighted to see us. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Minerva was delighted by the contraption and even taught us a new word, all of us, not just the girls. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He smirked and rubbed his hand along the small of her back while she shivered in nervous delight. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The child screamed with delighted laughter each time a bird flew away. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Julian looked over his shoulder, and I was startled to see that there was real delight on his face. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z We delight in each other’s company; we care for one another. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Any of this would have been enough to make Hooke famous and delight readers such as Samuel Pepys. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z He had joined the ranks of those ‘overcome with the incredible delight conceived of their own devises and inventions’. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Petra was touching the tile on the counter, running her fingers over the cobalt glaze with obvious delight. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Michael and Gary took great delight in seeing how much this terrified me. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z “I am delighted to see you,” he said. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z I am especially delighted with Martin Luther, who was a Protestant, of course. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z The fair boy said this solemnly; but then the delight of a realized ambition overcame him. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z More than anything, I wanted to fly the sleek, swept-wing supersonic F-86, and I was delighted when I got my chance. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z On his shoulder Kaw hopped up and down and bobbed his head in delight. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z When my astonishment had worn off, and then my awe, and then my delight, I looked over at the Chief. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z When he was close to the man, he said, ‘Ah, welcome, welcome. We are delighted to have you. ” The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z In spite of his delight in Bilbo’s company Frodo felt a tug of regret as they passed out of the Hall of Fire. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I burrowed myself into caves of facts, and found delight in the logical resolutions of mathematics. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “And what escapades have befallen you since you were here last?” she asked, laughing with such delight I could not keep from grinning too. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z But now, to my delight and amazement, the answer was turning out to be profoundly interesting. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Out it flies, delighting in its new-found freedom, its dark hooded beak and tiny head drooping like its sex between arching wings. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “It is a contradiction I delight in,” I said. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z At first, she didn’t seem too delighted, and there was even a hint that she wouldn’t let Tommy come with her either. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The Titan grinned with delight and did a victory dance. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z That morning Harrison delighted reporters by announcing that yes, the rumors about him and the very young Miss Annie Howard were true, and not only that, the two planned to marry on November 16. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The villagers are delighted, and the project seems to be working. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z “Let’s see. I would probably think it was a huge undertaking, but one that I would certainly delight in seeing you accomplish. I certainly wood. Get it? Would?” he says, chortling. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z “I lied,” she said with an easy delight. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I backed off, gave her more little delights. But everything changed, once she knew about pain. I could see it in her eyes.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z So I passed a sleepless night on the floor, thinking that the evening had provided good matter for the kind of ribald tale that delighted Gertrude. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z She clapped her hands together in delight when she saw me and motioned for me to come inside. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z The doctor was patting his hands together with delight. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z While the stories of adventure weren’t her favorite, and the detective stories were mostly confusing, the romance stories were exactly the kind of thing Ophie could delight in. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z The children were delighted with the fresh supply of such delicious milk. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z We raced for the telephone, delighted with the people saying they were on our side. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Her thin lips were an ever delight to her eyes. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Denna gave a delighted shout from the trees, ran up to me, and pressed a black scale into my hand. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Any planning that I did in those early days was such a surprise to me and so successful that I was delighted with even a small plan. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z I am going away, she thought, and for the first time the reminder brought no delight, only a deeper longing. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Its delights are too many to admit to disgust at anything. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He was delighted when the lowly U.S. customs officers on the Manhattan dock failed to cringe at his aristocratic bearing and pedigree. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z And when we find ourselves In the place just right ’Twill be in the valley Of love and delight. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He picked up Hunter and held him in the air with such delight it made me happy to watch him. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I said nice things about her too, and for the next half hour or so, I think we were genuinely delighted to be with each other. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Go on?’ he urged, his eyes were delighted, and hard, and terrible. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z There had been a few boxes of random Amazon merchandise in the front, and Ella shrieked with delight when she found a shipment of books. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The wind screamed with delight, and blew harder than ever. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “Is this your parents’ fire?” he asked with a terrible delight in his voice. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She had dropped her papers on the floor again when the others had entered, and Justin, to her intense confusion and visible delight, had helped her pick them up. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z He emptied it with delight and demanded more, and Odysseus poured for him until finally a drunken sleep overcame him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She made a show of disapproval to hide her delight. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z For a moment, despite my foul mood, I felt it: the crisp northern Michigan delight. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z This fact absolutely delighted me when I was a kid. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby was delighted; looking at the map, it all became clear, and she could see what a beautifully simple idea it was. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Suggs would take a special delight j in burning her, she did not doubt. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z There were yells of delight from the giants below, followed by the crunching of bones. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Howard, who had been loudly and publicly lamenting Riddle’s demand for the walk-up, seemed in private to be delighted. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Plunking it onto the paste, they goaded it forward and discovered to their delight that its footprints did indeed match those of the fossil Buckland had been studying. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z They stared at each other, he in delight, she in stupefaction. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Auntie Rohini was delighted to meet her newborn nephew and she thought she would include Mother Goddess in the delight. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z San Piedro children delighted in their field toil in part because of the social life it provided, in part because it furnished the illusion that a job had been included in the summer’s proceedings. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z She heard her sister gasp in delight while Junsoo was now running in circles shouting “Wow!” at the top of his lungs. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z The light crept through the cracks in the walls and under the shutters and seemed to delight especially in dancing on my eyes. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z To my mother's delight, I put on weight, began to fill out my skeletal frame, and grew several inches. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Adams claimed to be fascinated by the new word upon the Common Principle of delight in every Thing We cannot understand.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z He felt a delight in wood and the touch of it, neither as forester nor as carpenter; it was the delight of the living tree itself. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “Oh, I don’t play with that anymore. It’s for babies,” I said, delighting in her look of disappointment. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Grandmother was equally delighted by the meal and for a few moments applied herself to steady eating. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z We children were overjoyed; it had been ages since we last had fish and chips; we danced and sang with delight. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z And that became a delighted, breathless, Rumpelstiltskin-like dance among the rubber trees. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I laughed quickly and said: i'm delighted to be of service, madam.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z She delighted in its secret thickets and in weaving between the trees as fast as her feet would carry her. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Curly suspected that the grumpy vice-president would take great delight in firing him over the phone. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z There was no mistaking the pure delight I saw spread across his face as he knelt in front of the panel. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She’s just opened a box that, to her delight, looks easy to dispose of—dozens of dusty store ledgers from the 1940s and ’50s. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z The witch came and asked him questions and pronounced him delightful, but he could see no delight in her eyes. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z To the delight of the crowd, the conductor led his orchestra in “Hail to the Chief,” the traditional musical accompaniment to the entrance of the president. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He delighted in her intelligence, in her spirit. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She shuddered in delighted horror when she heard the scrunch. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z To my delight, they agreed and allowed Ian to be in the same room with an outside photographer. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “I never thought the day would come when the kitchen fairy would call me. I’m delighted. How can I help you, dear?” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Heat rose to his cheeks—much to her delight. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z We returned to my father's house and I put on my gayest clothes and sang and danced before my father and pretended to for delighted with the marriage which he had prepared be me. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z Mam is delighted I’m getting sixpence on Fridays from Uncle Pat and sixpence on Saturdays from Mr.Timoney. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Though I still hated Cristiana, I took no delight in my trick. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “Uncle Jack is the sweetest man you’ll ever meet. I’ve known him since your father and I started dating twenty-three years ago. Can’t say he’s always lucid, but he’s still a delight.” Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z His mother answered and told me she was delighted I had had a good vacation but she was sorry, Danny wasn’t home, he had gone with his father to visit a family friend in Lakewood. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z To my delight, he sent them to me in Spanish. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It beckoned him, lilting and insistent; delicate music, played by delicate instruments that he could not identify, with one rippling, bell-like phrase running through it in a gold thread of delight. The Dark is Rising 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z He had spoken with delight, but Vasudeva just smiled radiantly at him and nodded his agreement He stroked Siddhartha’s shoulder and returned to his work. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z She wanders through the empty rooms that they took such delight in decorating. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He drooled with delight at Shirley’s foolish struggle to thread him into the chair. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z A little kid’s voice screeched with delight: “Kitty!” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I was so delighted that I, too, began to dance. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z To the great delight of the crowd surrounding the boys in the grandstands, Germany came in first in all six heats. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The gods who had watched the struggle did not seem, the wolf observed, to delight in his victory. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z At the very sight of the team at the edge of the stadium, hun-dreds ot elementary school kids started squealing in delight. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The response from behind the shower curtain was a trifle delayed but delighted. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Ross Milton came, and although he was too crippled to work, the men were pleased to have him with them, and Jethro was delighted. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z “My pleasure, Mrs. Brooks. Melody is a delight, and I’m amazed she’s been able to achieve as well as she has.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Plutarch wrote: “It does not of necessity follow that, if the work delight you with its grace, the one who wrought it is worthy of esteem.” Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Hawk began reciting the last sentence Lincoln would ever hear, a series of corny insults that delighted the audience. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She loved the relationship he had with his grandmother, how he delighted in her and always watched out for her. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Do you know him?” inquired the old man with delight. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z As Ignatius was considering the delight which the little baseball game afforded humanity, the two sad and covetous eyes moved toward him through the crowd like torpedoes zeroing in on a great woolly tanker. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Matt was delighted he and Maria had something in common. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Padva says, though she cannot conceal the delight in her eyes. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “And now,” said Poirot with a twinkle in his eye, “we will delight the heart of M. Boue and see the Italian.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Beth did look, and turned pale with delight and surprise, for there stood a little cabinet piano, with a letter lying on the glossy lid, directed like a sign board to “Miss Elizabeth March.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z The audience screams in delight as each of them remains standing only on islands of rock floating in the lava. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z So, when he said “pig meat” as Nel and Sula passed, they guarded their eyes lest someone see their delight. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Then she stopped, and exclaimed with delight, “Those are the feet of my husband-to-be!” she said. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Mostly they remembered only that it was a delight to hear the voice speaking, all that it said seemed wise and reasonable, and desire awoke in them by swift agreement to seem wise themselves. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I felt a vicarious delight just being near the excitement. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When the boys began to gather in the glen of a Summer night, And the Kerry piper’s tuning made us long with wild delight. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She was embarrassed, but at the same time she was shy and delighted and determined to be as pretty as the woman wanted her to be. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z To my great delight, we received a few pennies, as well as some bread. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Müller is delighted at the sight of them. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z She was immensely plump, and bespectacled, and was delighted to have someone to talk to. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z He sat in the stands of Memorial Stadium cheering and clapping and feeling delighted as the Permian Panthers destroyed the vaunted Midland High Bulldogs. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z To our delight, an unusually large brood of American Snout butterflies swarmed Eagle Pass by the billions. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “Your deer are much prettier than our ugly buffaloes,” she said, turning to the prairies for help and feeling glad that she had read one of the boys’ books in which Jo delighted. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z There was nobody about and he was able to plunge into the water and drink to his heart’s delight. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z A Jew climbing into a truck during a forced labor roundup is kicked by a German soldier, to the delight of other soldiers. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z There is another way to investigate Mars and the full range of delights and discoveries this heterogeneous planet holds for us. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Jinjoo picked him up and twirled him around, to his delighted screams. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z "I'm delighted to see you," said Gatsby standing on his porch. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z The King of Abomey was just delighted to find out he could trade fifteen of his former neighbors for one good Portuguese cannon. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z When he kamikazis the corner at 500 mph, at an absolutely fatal angle, she raises both hands in the air and whoops in delight. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z With those words the Impostor shook them both by the hand, with an air, and left the house; leaving me much more astonished than delighted by the virtues of that same indefinite “it.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z I looked at the blank wall: it seemed a sky thick with ascending stars,—every one lit me to a purpose or delight. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z She walks up to me and whisper-says, "It's a slightly creepy delight to see you." Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z It must be something really horrible, or Filch wouldn’t be sounding so delighted. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z And she will accept the strangely pleasant sensation that comes when he writhes beneath her hand and flattens his eyes with a surfeit of sensual delight. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z “Look at her! She drinks like a pro,” Harley said, delighted. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The two of them squeal in delight, and I can sense the waterfall of questions that’s about to pour over me. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z There was the delight I caught in seeing long straight rows of red and green vegetables stretching away in the sun to the bright horizon. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He loved to play tricks, delighted in horsing around, always seemed to have a joke at the ready. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “If they really are Pandavas, then the irony that you are the one who has been chosen to help them delights me.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She smiled with all the delight of a kid on Christmas morning and said, ‘Yall smoke to enjoy it. I smoke to die.” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z ‘Oh, my dear, I would be delighted to help.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Ashima writes back with careful descriptions of her son, reporting the circumstances of his first smile, the day he first rolls over, his first squeal of delight. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He must have delighted in reading the details of the assassination as reported in the papers, as though reading the reviews of a performance. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The pair of them, beside themselves with delight and coward’s courage, now dared to look up at the Laughing Man. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z The girl waved her scissors with unconcealed delight. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The sentiment delights Celia so that she cannot properly respond in any of their common languages, and only smiles at him over her wine. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Pasiphaë laughed with delight, knowing that any moment they would be crushed or bitten to death in a pit of snakes. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Which made Tobias start crooning stuff like “good girl” and “nice doggie” while his little sister squealed with delight. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Cari had delighted in that job, but Beto had looked away, unsure about the whole business until they pulled in the first fish. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll need to go soon. I can’t bring dishonor on the Association. Any whisper of this, and our enemies will dance like dervishes with delight.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z He was hired for his knowledge of spices, and yet, to our great delight, it’s his sausage talents that have come in handy now. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The hotel brought a breakfast to our room that, much to my delight, featured deli meat among many other denials of American breakfast constructions. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Instead, after a moment of amazed delight, his entire audience burst into howls of laughter. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z They often gasped in surprise and delight and said, “You are the son of the man who was the great wrestler!” Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Reporters from far-flung cities wired the same observation back to their editors, and stories of delight and awe began to percolate through the most remote towns. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I almost expect him to rub his hands together with delight. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z |
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