| 单词 | delighted |
| 例句 | But I try to act delighted that my bridal photo shoot is here at last. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 “Of course, of course. Isabelle will be delighted to see you again.” Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z 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 I began to feel delighted with this man. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 Maia gave a delighted squeak and hugged herself. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z 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 “Well done,” exclaimed the Creator in delighted tones. 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 And indeed they were, and I was delighted to see it. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 I was so delighted that I, too, began to dance. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 “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 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 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 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 “Go on?’ he urged, his eyes were delighted, and hard, and terrible. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 She delighted in comparing Harry with Dudley, and took huge pleasure in buying Dudley expensive presents while glaring at Harry, as though daring him to ask why he hadn’t got a present too. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z She shivered, delighted, as the words began to form images in the mist. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 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 She was delighted, I could almost see the idea take form in her mind. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “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 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 “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 She thrived on Christmas carols, delighted in decorations, and indulged in special treats and goodies. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 The girls were delighted to hear the news. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z 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 He delighted in stories from faraway places like Russia, Madagascar, and Istanbul. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I gathered from her that the servants in general were delighted. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “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 He pronounced the demon word again as if delighted with the sheer sound of the full vowels. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 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 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 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 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 And of course he was delighted to include them. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z In truth, he was delighted with his newfound celebrity. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “If you can think of anything,” he said, “I’d be delighted to hear it.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z 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 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 Naturally I was delighted when Maurice said I would be welcome at Rosy’s talk. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z 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 “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 Charlotte was delighted with the way her trick was working. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z 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 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 Franz took these harangues in stride and in fact delighted in the boy’s company. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “I really am delighted to have the two of you here with us,” Airs. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 I laughed quickly and said: i'm delighted to be of service, madam.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z 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 He seemed delighted to hear that she was fine. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy was delighted, and instantly shoved it into his mouth. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 He was delighted to meet an American Muslim. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 Then, secretly delighted — the search becoming a game. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 Amelia is delighted by the dashboard display, and insists on taking me to dinner. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z The children shout, delighted, as he presents it. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 ‘Those belong to your Uncle Webb. Oh, he’ll be so delighted.” Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z "I'm delighted to see you," said Gatsby standing on his porch. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z 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 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 “Tom answered,” wrote a delighted Jolly Roger, “with a grunt of something akin to rage.” Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Chicago delighted in such repartee—for the most part. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z By the time Shadrack reached the first house, he was facing a line of delighted faces. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Minnie was delighted and sent the good news to Anna, who immediately accepted. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z This delighted the penguin, who was enjoying his own slide just ahead of Mr. Popper. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 He was so delighted to see me, I couldn’t help but feel gratified. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “I’d be delighted,” he replied, opening one of the closet doors. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 His janitor’s uniform was slashed with new claw marks, but he looked delighted. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z 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 The delighted widow welcomed her to share in her incredible fortune. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 As though delighted to have their attention, the goat bleated again. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z 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 Root was clearly delighted to have her back. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 Which was why their routine of late delighted Cora. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 I was relieved that it wasn’t human hair and strangely delighted that it was a seal. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z 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 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 One, two, three rooms—she counted them as if delighted. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 owner was delighted and said it was the happiest day of his life. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z 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 Not when he practically told me he delighted in Cardan’s being brought low. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 He delighted in her intelligence, in her spirit. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Miss Graham was delighted with Corinthians’ dress and slightly uppity manners. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I flew around in great, lazy circles, delighted with my freedom. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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'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 I would be more than delighted, and the honour is mine, not the baby’s. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked at her straw bag, delighted that his address lay nestled among its contents. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Mother looked delighted and sipped her fizzy wine. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z And she grinned, delighted at what she took to be an oblique compliment. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z 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 This fact absolutely delighted me when I was a kid. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Hattie was delighted with the flowers and buried her face in them. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 the sort of comedic wordplay Sandwich delighted in.” Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes they scorn us for having had it so easy, and sometimes they’re delighted. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The people of Hanover were delighted to see them. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “You didn’t know what a cold wave is?” she says, delighted. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Must be my lucky day,” she said, finally delighted by something I said. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z 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 “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 “I’ll be delighted to, but I must leave now tonight. I’m expected by twelve.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 am delighted to see you,” he said. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 “How delighted Miss Darcy will be to receive such a letter!” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Harry didn’t miss a single one, and Wood was delighted. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Miss Winthrop looked delighted, at least until she remembered my mother had just refused. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He is shy in bed, easily surprised, quickly delighted. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 He did not know whether he ought to be delighted or terrified. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z 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 “I think I did, at that,” said Mama, delighted. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 Wriggling and grunting loudly, the delighted Hen Wen had begun to climb onto the couch. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Müller was delighted to be meeting with Roosevelt. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z Finally I rang her number, hearing her voice, delighted, gay and discreet; but no mention of the night or the man. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The response from behind the shower curtain was a trifle delayed but delighted. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 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 The child screamed with delighted laughter each time a bird flew away. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 So did Captain Cook, for he was delighted with the room. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z “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 Or maybe they wanted to take a strike against Pollard, who delighted in sassing them. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 She possessed eyes whose gaze I delighted to encounter. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z 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 The crowd roars and she calmly hands the delighted patron his hat. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She didn’t mind at all and was, in fact, delighted that he was learning some Russian. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z But Chris was delighted to be part of the outside world. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I act delighted, but I have zero interest in these Capitol people. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Müller is delighted at the sight of them. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z George was delighted when it was time to switch back. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z And that became a delighted, breathless, Rumpelstiltskin-like dance among the rubber trees. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Mrs. Daneeka was simply delighted with the way things were turning out and had her hair dyed. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z 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 Stoner was a virulent anti-Semite, whose Confederate flag vest delighted C.P. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “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 “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 This show, like all of his dazzling performances, delighted the younger students in attendance. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z ‘My pack will be delighted to have goat meat for dinner.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 “Hi!” said Boots, waving at the Underlanders and looking completely delighted. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 And I’d be delighted to discuss just how lucky at another time. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z ‘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 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 I was a bawler, screaming in fear at all the appropriate moments, which delighted them. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Shan looked delighted, like a little girl showing off her singing to her parents’ eminent friends. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z 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 “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 For an hour we delighted ourselves with talk of our children. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 She was as delighted as a child, holding out her glass eagerly. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The warm, red stone ramparts rang to the echo of the three friends’ delighted laughter. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z 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 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 “I will confess I am surprised, Mister Brekker. Surprised but delighted.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 She was delighted with the new cloth, though. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman was delighted with so good a listener and his few intelligent questions. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The Captain was delighted to see the Commanding General. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 This last bit delighted my parents to no end. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z 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 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 Devi’s delighted expression faded to something closer to distaste. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z When she finally came to the door, she didn’t seem especially delighted to see us. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z 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 “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 “What?” cried Stuart, delighted at this new kind of talk. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z He throws his hands out, delighted by all he sees. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Everything about her was perfect and delighted him. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z But the porter is delighted to have scored light duty. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 “Look at her! She drinks like a pro,” Harley said, delighted. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z 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 She gazes into their faces, eyes and mouth wide open, baffled but delighted. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 Pericles delighted in philosophy and science, and Anaxagoras was one of his principal confidants. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “He’s on tire!” screamed Beryl, in a fit of delighted panic. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z He was delighted with the harbor and wrote: “Not a port in the universe could afford more conveniences.” Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 The ghoul-folk had found it and delighted in it and called it home. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z 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 ‘Very good: I will go east, and I will make for Rivendell. I will take Sam to visit the Elves; he will be delighted.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 “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 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 He was of course delighted to see me. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 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 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 I fly through the air with her, her delighted whoops echoing loudly through the speakers. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 will be delighted to see you again.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 She doesn’t have to pretend to be delighted this time. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Miss Deaver had only been a teacher for about six months, and she was delighted. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The gift delighted Mrs. Lawrence but also perplexed her. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 Most of them were laughing, delighted at the rich catch before them. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Several members of Cal Tech’s governing board, however, would have been delighted with his voluntary departure. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z It delighted him that they thought he was unconscious and did not know he was listening. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z 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 The other children in the crowd were frightened, but I laughed, delighted. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Planned, built, bought, paid for. Wouldn’t Mr. Poe be delighted?” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 “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 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 “Yes, madam,” said Mrs. Bennet, delighted to speak to Lady Catherine. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z The forum dissolved in a good humor, everyone being delighted with Frightful. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “It was nothing,” said Ron, though he looked delighted with himself. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z They were delighted to see Justice Strauss peering back at them, and opened the door. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z 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 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 The villagers are delighted, and the project seems to be working. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 Melissa locked herself in a stall, delighted for the privacy. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z He seemed delighted with the sudden appearance of this visitor whom he appeared to know so well. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Matt was delighted he and Maria had something in common. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They came in fourth and sixth places, delighted that Mario had ended dead last. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z 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 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 As Harry stepped down, a drawling, delighted voice sounded in his ear. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 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 ‘I’m delighted to hear it,’ said the Queen, still smiling. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 She shuddered in delighted horror when she heard the scrunch. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 But then I introduced him to Bethany, and he looked suddenly delighted. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z 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 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 He commenced to play his part with the zest of one who delighted in marrying secret lovers. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z 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 It was made up of all the marvelous things that had ever delighted his curious nose. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 Whatever it was, he was delighted by it. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z 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 When her parents noticed that she was unfazed by their work, they were delighted. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z 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 If I did one page a day, I was delighted. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z 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 Denna said, then she threw her arms around me in a wild, delighted hug. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Some of the Geats guffawed, delighted by their leader's quick wit. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 feel sheepish, and Aiyi and the others seem delighted by our temporary surroundings. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 Sometimes his wife delighted him but he could never tell her how. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Mel, on the other hand, was delighted, the way she seemed to be delighted by most things. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 The cook was so delighted to have someone to cook for, she prepared two eel pies. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z 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 But children, I found, were universally delighted by a doctor with wheels. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 “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 Mother took a small sip from the bottle and then shimmied at the hips, delighted. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Root was delighted to see the ashtrays, and immediately pulled a half-chewed cigar from his vest. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z The smartness of the uniform which at first had delighted him he now saw was a danger. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 He hadn’t expected to find Cora but had been utterly delighted. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I am delighted that you could make it. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z 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 “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 “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 ‘Oh, my dear, I would be delighted to help.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He looked up at the teacher, delighted with the timing of his arrival. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 Nhamo was pleased to have company and even more delighted with the snacks Rosa produced. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 I was delighted to see him roll over, open his eyes, and look up. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 The young woman who wanted “to ‘achieve’” would have been delighted. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z 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 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 “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 “Good lord, look at you!” he cried, delighted at my grubbiness. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “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 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 Matt was so delighted, he laughed out loud. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Jinjoo picked him up and twirled him around, to his delighted screams. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z She delighted in moving about the city unrecognized by Chicago’s residents. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “I’m delighted that the egg never hatched,” she gabbled. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z “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 My son was delighted that the shiny general was his mother too. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 Chester and Tucker and Harry had all been delighted by “A Little Night Music.” The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z "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 I couldn't fault them for bringing what delighted everyone, and certainly I was grateful. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He revived the form and was delighted to see what could be done with colored pins. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 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 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 “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 To read her, who so entranced and delighted and challenged him? The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z 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 “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 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 She was immensely plump, and bespectacled, and was delighted to have someone to talk to. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “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 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 Reynie was so delighted he nearly leaped from his desk and cheered. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “He had never seen so lovely a face, and was delighted with her naïveté.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “Oh, yes,” said Werfel, delighted that his guest seemed interested. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z “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 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 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 I am especially delighted with Martin Luther, who was a Protestant, of course. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z "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 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 “I’m delighted because we need good singing,” said Ms. Horne, turning down the volume of the Met radio broadcast of “I Puritani” as she answered the phone. Critic’s Notebook: Opera Stars and the Revival of Bel Canto 2014-05-04T21:52:06Z “We each came back to Dublin full of stories, buzzing of our trips and truly delighted to see each other again to share the memories: It was the perfect imperfect honeymoon.” Until Honeymoon We Do Part 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z Hollywood actor Richard Gere delighted fans after walking the red carpet in Jerusalem for the Israeli premiere of his new film "Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall Of A New York Fixer". Gere delights Israeli fans at premier of Israel-U.S. movie 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z Judging by the delighted yelps from the 18-year-olds who packed out my preview night screening, The Inbetweeners touches a similar chord with a new generation. The Inbetweeners maps male sexuality 2011-08-19T13:30:02Z Across the wood and glass counter, Bridge City owner David Alport was less delighted. How do you move mountains of unwanted weed? 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z I'm sure all the Elgar fans are going to be delighted because it doesn't get performed that often. Music maestro 'addicted' to Proms 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z He goes to parties where he runs into Helene, and pursues awkward conversations with old friends who are less than delighted to be in his company. Review: In ‘The Land of Steady Habits,’ Suburban Malaise, With a Twist 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z I was delighted to see the reaction from the writing world, and Hollywood. Authors Steve Cavanagh and Adrian McKinty: How growing up in Northern Ireland's Troubles shaped them 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z If the excited looks on the faces of attendees at the “Born Again” opening party were any indication, she would be delighted. Artist Kenny Scharf Turns an L.A. Gallery into a Recycled Funhouse 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z "We're delighted to continue our relationship with Arnold Schwarzenegger, who turns in a performance that marks a dramatic departure from his action persona." Arnold Schwarzenegger zombie movie 'Maggie' acquired by Lionsgate 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z I am delighted the whole thing came together. David Suchet records entire Bible between Poirot performances 2013-07-09T09:51:59Z Anyone who has the opportunity to do so will be delighted. Bringing the Sistine Chapel to Life, With the Vatican’s Blessing 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z "Plus we're delighted to be bringing some of the most hotly tipped new breakthrough acts to this year's festival too - there's a lot of buzz about these acts right now." More T in the Park acts confirmed 2014-04-10T19:17:06Z “If there are people who want to support us, for the most part we are delighted.” The Met Will Turn Down Sackler Money Amid Fury Over the Opioid Crisis 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z Their prancing and dancing, devised by Mr. Curran, delighted the young operagoers, or so it seemed by the giggling all around me. Music Review: Grab Your Wolf Suits and Open Your Ears 2011-04-10T21:21:47Z While he was delighted by the unexpected Palme d’Or win for “The Square,” he felt “Triangle of Sadness” was less deserving of the prize. Ruben Ostlund Doesn’t Want You to Get Too Comfortable 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The audience largely consisted of surprised and delighted tourists, as those for Trinity’s afternoon performances usually do. Music Review: ‘Brandenburg’ Concertos at St. Paul’s Chapel 2012-12-28T23:48:01Z The academy's director of exhibitions, Kathleen Soriano, admitted she had been forced to bring forward plans for the Budapest show but said she believed audiences would be surprised and delighted by its unprecedented scale. Royal Academy to exhibit Hungary's art treasures 2010-05-14T23:49:00Z She told the Los Angeles Times she's delighted to have found a good home for the painting. Barbra Streisand Donates a Painting by John Singer Sargent to LACMA 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z He seemed so delighted with the story that I began to think he might be kidding. Married to a Mystery Man 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z "I'm delighted that our viewers can continue to enjoy them on ITV over the next three years." ITV confirms The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent deal for three more years 2010-10-18T17:15:00Z He added: "We would obviously welcome an appropriate Banksy original on any of our seafronts and would be delighted if he returned in the future." Banksy immigration mural removed in England 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z Lady Gaga delighted fans as she signed autographs and even held babies ahead of her tour of Australia. Australian fans go goo goo for Gaga 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z In the summers, she would visit her father in Kansas City, Mo., where she caught fireflies in a jar and delighted in Fourth of July fireworks. Hayley Atwell, Swapping a Secret Agent for a Hot Mess 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z The caricature was too much for The New York Review, but Mr. Navasky, a free-speech absolutist, was delighted to have it for The Nation. Books of The Times: ‘The Art of Controversy’ by Victor Navasky 2013-05-23T21:40:02Z She explains that “The Graduate” appealed to “high-spirited young rebels who delighted in thumbing their noses at the status quo.” Throwing a Poolside Cocktail Party for ‘The Graduate’ 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z Imagine how surprised and delighted the police are to meet a vague, drunken witness whose memories are hazy and barely credible. ‘The Girl on the Train,’ by Paula Hawkins 2015-01-04T05:00:00Z The Birmingham-born student said he was "delighted" to be given the role. Orchestra names young conductor 2012-06-28T12:53:07Z He delighted in puncturing trendy shibboleths and was known among his peers as a “dark horse of literature.” The Widow of a Nobel-Winning Chinese Dissident Rebuilds Her Career as an Artist 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z In fact, for the previous 10 days I’d been delighted by the capricious whims of bus and ferry schedules. Lost in the Odyssey 2011-08-19T18:55:00Z It angered some and delighted others until the show ended last year. Work starts on Seaside Heights, NJ, boardwalk 2013-02-15T16:03:10Z Sookie's grandmother is delighted that the gentleman caller is a bona fide Confederate veteran. A 'Sookie Stackhouse' junkie comes clean 2010-05-05T22:34:00Z “I was perfectly delighted to be on a team,” she said. The Sheryl Crow You Never Knew 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z My three fun-loving criminals were delighted by a character who helps himself to what he fancies and gets away with it. Mal Peet's top 10 books to read aloud 2011-08-03T13:08:37Z I just moved to a small town and was delighted to be invited to two Passover Seders. Do We Need to Thank the Wedding Guests Who Didn’t Give Gifts? 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z Needless to say their two bit agents and two bit publicists are no doubt delighted at the resulting publicity and exposure...and possible pay out. Male Models Say Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Sexually Exploited Them 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z As for Watson, she remains delighted by the way the script celebrates middle-aged womanhood in all its imperfections. Sex and the middle-aged woman … a groundbreaking BBC drama tells it like it is 2017-01-14T05:00:00Z At the announcement of her appointment in London on Tuesday, a few days before publication of her latest novel for teenagers, Noble Conflict, she looked delighted. Children's Laureate Malorie Blackman: 'I'm looking forward to redressing the balance for teenagers' 2013-06-05T12:54:04Z Adrian Turpin, Wigtown Book Festival director, said he was "delighted" to be welcoming Ms Lumley to the event which starts on Friday. Lumley launches Peter Pan appeal 2013-09-23T09:07:03Z |
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