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Thousands of people attended Sunday's event, which was held to felicitate a prominent social activist. Maharashtra: Eleven die of heatstroke at Indian award event 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z
“I felicitate you and wish you much happiness.” A Facebook Invite to a French Château 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z
When he visited Goa in 1983, we felicitated him with open arms. The day India freed Goa 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z
Tajamul's neighbours are turning up in droves to felicitate her after her return from Italy. The nine-year-old Kashmiri girl who rules the kickboxing world - BBC News 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z
When she was being felicitated in absentia at India's presidential house, I was invited for the programme. Aung San Suu Kyi was 'a quiet and inquisitive student' 2012-11-14T19:13:10Z
Mr. Gandhi, an eminent business leader himself, felicitated the panel of guests on the dais. India Ink: What I Thought Of Rahul Gandhi's Visit to Kashmir 2012-10-05T13:07:27Z
I bade the commissary good morning, felicitated him on the liberal institutions of his country and his zeal in the exercise of his own agreeable vocation, and—I am free to confess—lost my temper! Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z
"And whom have I--perhaps we might step into this room, we shall be more of a family party, eh?--whom have I to felicitate on the possession of Sir Thomas Maitland's heart?" Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z
Since that eventful time, I have become a sojourner in town, and on the approach of New Year's, had felicitated myself on the prospect of seeing how New Yorkers celebrate this universal holiday. Doesticks, What He Says 2012-03-14T02:00:27.940Z
He had just reached the corner of Murray-street, and was felicitating himself that the troubles of the day were over, when he found his progress checked by a strong hand fastened upon his collar. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z
He felicitated Perth and Western Australia generally upon their wonderful progress, of which much had been achieved within the memory of the present generation. Down Under With the Prince 2012-01-29T03:00:07.103Z
“I felicitate myself on a mistake which promises to result so happily.” Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z
Yet I can't but felicitate our native land that such magnificent experiments in education go on among us. Notes of a Son and Brother 2011-12-29T03:00:14.087Z
Jimmy's tenderness for Sabra began at rehearsal, when he saw a good deal of her, and felicitated himself on the fact that they were on in the same scenes. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z
The bridegroom goes to bring his retinue to escort the bride home, and St. Bris felicitates himself for bringing about this union which wipes out the disgrace of Raoul's refusal. Stars of the Opera 2011-11-29T03:00:15.563Z
I felicitate you for the efforts made and invite you to continue them. The History of Cuba, vol. 3 2011-11-28T03:00:26.510Z
For "affluence of the world's goods," Isaac Norris, writing from Philadelphia, could felicitate Jonathan Dickinson, "knowing both thyself and dear wife have hearts and souls fit to use them." Our Philadelphia 2011-11-23T03:00:41.453Z
Having felicitated himself on the circulation of his opinions by the indictment, and the advertisements of his books by loyal "Addresses," Paine taunts the government for its method of answering argument. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z
Since I cannot make myself happy, I will have the glory to felicitate another: and, therefore, I declare, I will reward the fidelity of Don Lopez. Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love 2011-10-08T02:00:22.420Z
He took Marcel's arm, remembering that the latter had a very sweet disposition and was easily led, and felicitated himself on the chance which had led to their meeting. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z
Ellis heartily felicitated herself upon every occasion, by which she could lessen obligations of which she now felt the full weight, and, with the utmost alacrity, took her harp. The Wanderer (Volume 2 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:26.867Z
I called on the Préfet, who received me with much politeness; and, when I announced my intention of settling at Avignon, felicitated the city on the acquisition it was about to make. Four Years in France or, Narrative of an English Family's Residence there during that Period; Preceded by some Account of the Conversion of the Author to the Catholic Faith 2011-09-09T02:00:59.237Z
Now he sat with Siey�s daily, framing a republican Constitution, having just felicitated the Convention on the abolition of the phantom—Royalty. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z
Lieutenant Banning, mopping his brow, stepped forward to felicitate his commanding officer. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z
Permit me, sir, to felicitate you upon the extreme prowess of the British army.” Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z
They felicitated themselves on all the pleasure that they promised themselves in Heidelberg. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z
"I felicitate you, Se�or Colon, on the glorious termination of this siege, and rejoice that you are here to witness it, as I had heard affairs of magnitude had called you to another country." Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z
Let us felicitate ourselves that Providence has placed our moral destiny in our own hands, by making it depend upon the good and not upon the useful. Lectures on the true, the beautiful and the good 2011-05-25T02:00:17.943Z
Let us felicitate the Kuhschnappel lawyer on this opportunity of enjoying a few minutes' conversation with a lady of position, and of such many-sided cultivation as even to be capable of appreciating satires. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z
The señor is to be felicitated on his escape. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z
“The note said, ‘It would felicitate me if you, my dear Cousin Helen, and my younger cousin, Wilhelmina, and your three American friends, will lunch with me this afternoon at half past one.’” The Motor Maids by Rose, Shamrock and Thistle 2011-04-14T02:00:48.987Z
I am glad to hear that you all pass'd the summer so agreably in Wales, and I felicitate you as the French say, on the Increase of your Brother's Family. Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes 2011-03-08T03:00:46.777Z
We felicitate ourselves on possessing or having acquired a useful thing; but we never admire, on that account, either ourselves or the thing that we have just acquired. Lectures on the true, the beautiful and the good 2011-05-25T02:00:17.943Z
His Excellency had seen the girls at the races, and complimented me on their good looks, and felicitated the city on the accession of so much beauty. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z
Pliny, the naturalist, felicitates the Romans on having been for nearly six hundred years free from the brood of doctors. Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z
Still, when I compare this nation with others, I think we have cause to felicitate ourselves on the absence of military power. Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 3 (of 3) 2010-12-20T17:11:42.357Z
He paused, then added deferentially: “Of course, I am better prepared now to felicitate him—since I have seen you.” The Law of Hemlock Mountain
Yet, alas! if we carry our thoughts farther, how little may we have to felicitate ourselves on in the pictured contrast? Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8
Though we felicitate ourselves, we sympathize with those who are trembling lest the lot of Boston should be theirs. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams
"I have learned you can milk a cow and felicitate you——" "Of course she told you how I wore breeches, sir?" Our Admirable Betty A Romance
Permit me in turn to felicitate you on the happy repossession of your City. "Evacuation Day", 1783 Its Many Stirring Events: with recollections of Capt. John Van Arsdale
He was felicitating himself, since without an acre of land or a drop of oil he had “declared himself in” on another’s wealth. The Law of Hemlock Mountain
There was some embarrassment, but the women must need felicitate the unwilling winner. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington
I cannot but felicitate you upon your absence a little while from this scene of perturbation, anxiety, and distress. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams
But at the same time it is only common sense to felicitate ourselves that these methods of the past have been outgrown, and better methods substituted. How to See a Play
Under the old r�gime, the wives of ministers and ambassadors, dukes and peers, had never felicitated themselves on "cultivating their private tastes" to the detriment of the proprieties and obligations of good breeding. Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty
At the annual dinner of the Academy in 1859, Lord Lyndhurst felicitated those present on the benefits which were conferred upon all her majesty's subjects by the Academy schools. Women of England
France felicitates herself on the brilliant success of her experiment, sends over small groups of immigrants and occupies herself with projects of vast prospective value. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20, September, 1877.
The duty of this reassurance devolved on me, but the complicated system of telephoning spared me the torture of felicitating her. The Portal of Dreams
I hastily join conversation with the child, and inwardly felicitate myself that the gardener is opportunely gone for the key of the house. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XXII (of 25) Juvenilia and Other Papers
When we reach some great good, long desired, we begin by felicitating ourselves. The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804
I felicitate you on the superior and lofty aims which have drawn you together. Civilization the Primal Need of the Race The American Negro Academy. Occasional Paper No. 3
This is a guarantee against immediate starvation, should the famine become more rigorous, upon which we may felicitate ourselves. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital
The thought and the feeling which they despised 12 departed from them, and they were left to felicitate themselves on their small science and their neat fingering. The Stones of Venice, Volume III (of 3)
This is but a word to say how much we felicitate ourselves on having made the acquaintance of Hughie. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25)
And all this time the three mutineers felicitated themselves upon the manner in which they had gotten the best of the bargain. Adrift on the Pacific A Boys [sic] Story of the Sea and its Perils
So, one day, he made a sixty-mile journey out of his way to see, become acquainted with, and felicitate this judge whom he so startlingly resembled. Mixed Faces
Mrs. Lawson felicitated herself on the event, and hoped that the old man would remain some time with his relative. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850.
As a disciplinary design he felicitated himself as having hit upon the most humiliating and distasteful position in Keno. They of the High Trails
A word to the wise, etc., and let me speedily have occasion to felicitate you in like manner. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society
To felicitate is to pronounce one happy or wish one joy; to congratulate is to express hearty sympathy in his joys or hopes. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions
Your Sovereign, however, having directed you to chuse a favourable moment of my reign, you have now sent to felicitate me accordingly in the name of your said Sovereign. Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a Subsequent Journey through the Country from Pekin to Canton
And, indeed, in this particular the Typees had ample reason to felicitate themselves, for sickness was almost unknown. Typee
His curiosity was aroused, and he turned to him for an explanation, but he was no longer by his side; he had rushed behind the scenes to felicitate the dancer on her remarkable success. When Dreams Come True
I have now to felicitate my excellent friend on the creditable way in which he has performed his duty. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II
We say one felicitates himself; tho to congratulate oneself, which is less natural, is becoming prevalent. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions
Appropriately the name Seth is bestowed, so that Eve may felicitate herself upon the fact that this seed is established, safe from overthrow. Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Luther on Sin and the Flood
I trust she may some day see her errors, and amend her ways: but I cannot felicitate the community at Shuldham on receiving her. In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers
The Korean Court deliberately abandoned the custom followed by it since the time of Hideyoshi's invasion—the custom of sending a present-bearing embassy to felicitate the accession of each shogun. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era
When the family were felicitating each other on his escape, he pleasantly observed, 'A poor prize had they obtained it—an old dying man!' The True Story Book
Then the sound of Ibarra’s trowel was heard, accompanied by the low murmur of the clerks’ voices as they felicitated the alcalde on his speech. An Eagle Flight A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere
Probably it felicitates itself upon its shrewdness, and pities the poor estate of its defenseless neighbors. The Foot-path Way
The girls in their song have been felicitating themselves that if they are zealous at their spinning their lovers will give them the golden earnings they bring home from the south. The Wagnerian Romances
Sir, I felicitate myself very much on being so happy as to have occasion of renewing with your excellency the acquaintance I was favoured with the last year. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II
The people felicitated themselves on the appearance of unbounded prosperity, and servile poets sung the praises of the emperor as if he were a god. Ancient States and Empires
I felicitate myself on having you as a guest. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45
No man is ever heard to felicitate himself upon the fact that he is not some other man. The Indifference of Juliet
The strawberry festival that secured his presence felicitated itself upon the fact and always insisted on "just a few words, Mr. Congressman." A Spoil of Office A Story of the Modern West
They should call on her and felicitate her as soon as they have been informed of the affair. The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men
Concealing some boys in a wood, he got up a mock battle with them, and at its end congratulated the troops on their valor and felicitated himself on his success. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality
"Five minutes is the usual time, and the whistles resound, and the lovely women smile and felicitate themselves like the Spanish ladies at their bloody bull-fights." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847
Well might the great naturalist felicitate himself upon the completion of his gigantic task. The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851
And the host omitted no formula of politeness that had ever been used by a son of the Arabs to felicitate and set at ease an honoured guest. The Valley of the Kings
If she can pay off fifty or five hundred—in the time that she would give to one, she felicitates herself on her clever management. The Life Radiant
I wish to have the honour of felicitating her infinite happiness, and I have taken the liberty of bringing her an old family jewel for her acceptance.” The Dew of Their Youth
He might secretly felicitate himself upon a successful trade, but he never boasted of it. Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States
Passing the hours thus, and felicitating ourselves upon the complete success of the voyage, we were in the happiest humor, and amiably awaited our next experience. Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska
"Permit that I felicitate," answered Breschia; and so with a burlesque friendly bow on either side they parted. In Direst Peril
Duncan Lisle might well felicitate himself upon having secured so invaluable an assistant. Hubert's Wife A Story for You
Even in that hour of supreme anxiety he could not help felicitating himself on the successful application of pony docility to horsey self-will. Twice Bought
Elwood was to take immediate possession, and, all the way across the prairie, was felicitating himself upon the ease and rapidity of his triumph. Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States
Of him it is recorded, that he wrote a letter to Chiabrera to felicitate him on the success of his poetry: letters written by a pope were then an honour only paid to crowned heads. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1
It used to be thought clever to moralise and to felicitate mankind over the rejection of the stays, the fetters, the prison in which its thought was mediævally kept. The Flourishing of Romance and the Rise of Allegory (Periods of European Literature, vol. II)
True, you might object to the oratoire; but in all else I am confident you would approve, and in all else felicitate Adèle upon the home which was preparing for her. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 102, April, 1866
In that case he and Shakespeare may felicitate one another. The Bibliotaph and Other People
Stifford smiled at them both, as if to felicitate them on the chance which had brought them together. Clayhanger
Arrayed in the robes of his new dignity, he prepared to visit his aged parents, and felicitated himself with the raptures which the old couple would feel in embracing their son as their bishop. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1
Our sanitary reformers, also, are felicitating themselves on the spread of their principles to the West, seeing that the first Baths for the People were opened in New York a few weeks since. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 443 Volume 17, New Series, June 26, 1852
We trust a country worthy of you; where Providence has unfolded a scene as new as it is august, as felicitating as it is unexampled. Priestley in America 1794-1804
As some one felicitated her on her happiness, she replied, quite calmly, "Oh, yes! it is very excellent to possess something of one's own." The Home
I think I must write to T. C. to felicitate him on this truly ‘Green Old Age.’ Letters of Edward FitzGerald in Two Volumes Vol. II
A visiting card, with "Congratulations" written upon it, is sent to felicitate a friend upon any happy event in which friends may sympathize. Etiquette
I beg you will felicitate him from me: I have a tacit regard of the true sort for him, as I think I must have for all of the Tennyson build.  Letters of Edward FitzGerald in two volumes, Vol. 1
Their conversation was upon topics suitable to their character, and St. Polycarp felicitated him on his chains and sufferings in so good a cause. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March
It shocked him to find how quickly his secret took wing, and it annoyed him that all his acquaintances were so prompt to felicitate him. A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories
They all seemed in the best of spirits, and felicitated themselves on having come so far without question or obstruction. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French.
I kept talking to him over my shoulder, and cheering him on, and he felicitated me on frogs agreeing so well with my constitution. Recollections of Europe
To the ignorant mind of the young Chinese, Rivers was being felicitated for having committed murder. Civilization Tales of the Orient
He moreover felicitates himself upon the fact that his conciliatory course gained him votes. Something of Men I Have Known With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective
And then regaining control of himself, "I suppose I ought," with a forced and ghastly smile, "to felicitate you on your escape." The Long Night
We begin to felicitate ourselves upon some special prosperity, and the next moment some human need knocks at our door, and we must share our good things with a suffering brother. Making the Most of Life
They now felicitated themselves on having really the privileges of Englishmen. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States
He came up behind them presently—approaching so close under cover of the fog that he could hear Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty, both under a dead-slow bell, felicitating each other through their megaphones. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates
Mrs. Smithers, you will also permit me to felicitate you upon this happy event. Coffee and Repartee
The emperor has himself violated them; and if he does not attack us, it is because he is not yet prepared; but he is unmasked; felicitate yourselves upon this. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution
The married woman felicitates herself greatly, unless a tall daughter of nine or ten walks abroad at her side. The Spinster Book
The Hindoo thinks that the gods, felicitated by his offerings and homage, will in their turn make him happy. History Of Ancient Civilization
He begins by flattery; he felicitates you on your choice of the best picture in the room—the one that has been ‘universally admired by critics and collectors.’ Masques & Phases
I felicitate some of you, gentlemen, on being so much holier and wiser, nor only than we were, but even than Christ and his Apostles. The Eclipse of Faith Or, A Visit To A Religious Sceptic
Long and Ashman consulted continually and saw that it would not do to felicitate themselves with the belief that all danger was at an end. The Land of Mystery
The letters now received give me the first information, and I sincerely felicitate you on your safe and quiet retreat. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4
I have lately received yours of the 19th of November, and sincerely felicitate you on your recovery. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2
"I felicitate you on your conquest, naughty Paul!" and he had felt angry, even disgusted, with the old lady's cynical compliment. The Chink in the Armour
All went well, the Saxons were to all appearance in a state of peaceful satisfaction, and Charles felicitated himself that he had finally added Saxony to his empire. Historical Tales, Vol 5 (of 15) The Romance of Reality, German
Murphy, no doubt, felicitated himself in his literary quarrel with Dr. Franklin, the poet and critical reviewer, by adopting the singular rhyme of "envy rankling" to his rival's and critic's name. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2
Meantime, he had prayed earnestly for his recovery and secretly felicitated himself with the hope of leading him to a rock of refuge,—a tower of defence, which would secure him from sin and sorrow. Adèle Dubois A Story of the Lovely Miramichi Valley in New Brunswick
"Madame," said the Chevalier, "permit me to felicitate you upon your extraordinary escape." The Grey Cloak
We may felicitate ourselves on having escaped the grossness, without, however, extending too far these self-congratulations. Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions
Angel-like, it would send forth spontaneously the felicitating streams which the Gospel appoints. The Faithful Steward Or, Systematic Beneficence an Essential of Christian Character
It is, Madam, from my strong sense of what is due to dignity in undeserved misfortune, that I am led to felicitate your Imperial Majesty on the use you have lately made of your power. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12)
The whole cast was excellent, and Sir George Alexander must be felicitated on a very clever production. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, June 13, 1917
That poet, with frequent repetition, felicitates himself that age has not deprived him of his skill in it. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 8 Epigrams, On With the Dance, Negligible Tales
Then Mrs. Vicar came out at sound of their voices, and felicitated them, and begged them to rest a while in the shade. Pearl of Pearl Island
In an important sense, you may preach the unsearchable riches of Christ to the nations, thereby becoming a coadjutor in a work, the sublimest of heaven and the most felicitating to man. The Faithful Steward Or, Systematic Beneficence an Essential of Christian Character
"You at any rate, sir, have sense," the Collector felicitated him and turned to the Chief Magistrate. Lady Good-for-Nothing
In heartiest terms the letter felicitated General Grant upon the splendid receptions which had been given him, and the merited appreciation awarded him in the Old World. Lippincott's Magazine, October 1885
Those whom our Lord felicitates are all the children of one family; and everything that can be called blessed or blessing comes of the same righteousness. Hope of the Gospel
Parish overseers, magistrates, and master manufacturers, felicitated themselves at this unhoped-for deliverance from the ancient family of the Degs. International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850
He had the luck almost at once to jump a lorry that would lift him a long bit on his road, and the driver felicitated him with envious cheerfulness on being off for "leaf." If Winter Comes
At nine o'clock the two heroes mutually felicitated each other at the small auberge of Genappe. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 566, September 15, 1832
How complacently he felicitates himself upon the assumption that modern times present nothing like this. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs
With peculiar propriety, we may now felicitate ourselves, on that happy form of mixed government under which we live. The Bay State Monthly — Volume 1, No. 6, June, 1884
The citizens of the United States were felicitating their brothers across the water upon the achievement of so desirable a result. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916
And Winkie, shaking his mane, as if felicitating himself that the disagreeable task was over, started off with much satisfaction. Apples, Ripe and Rosy, Sir
They congratulate their brethren on the position our country occupies among the nations of the earth, and felicitate themselves on the part they have performed toward raising it to its present prestige and power. Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission
The beautific splendors of Thy face irradiate the celestial region and felicitate the saints. "Co. Aytch" Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show
Confute, v. refute, disprove. congenial, a. kindred, sympathetic; suited, suitable, agreeable, genial. congratulate, v. felicitate, gratulate. Putnam's Word Book
Mrs. Lawson felicitated herself on the event, and hoped that the old man would remain for some time with his relative. International Weekly Miscellany of Literature, Art, and Science — Volume 1, No. 4, July 22, 1850
The defeated Senator remained in Washington long enough to present himself at the White House on Inauguration Day and felicitate his successful rival. The Reign of Andrew Jackson
The man regretted that we had come so late, for a large party had just left him; and we felicitated ourselves that we had not come any sooner, for precisely the same reason. A Residence in France With an Excursion Up the Rhine, and a Second Visit to Switzerland
"My thought just then was that I should prize your friendship above any other woman's love, and I had been felicitating myself that Stella Wildmere would never have the right to criticise the fact." A Young Girl's Wooing
With peculiar propriety, we may now felicitate ourselves on that happy form of mixed government under which we live. Famous Americans of Recent Times
It commenced "Dearest Muriel," and proceeded at once in terms of flowing elegance to felicitate her upon her engagement to Blake Grange. The Way of an Eagle
Now, just when I was beginning in some modest measure to felicitate myself, there comes news of a crushing master-stroke devised by the Government. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, November 8, 1890
"We are by ourselves, niece of mine," returned the Alderman, rubbing his hands as if he secretly felicitated himself that the fact were so. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas
"I can scarcely wish him anything worse than success;" and then he looked complacently around the family group to which he belonged, and felicitated himself that Wildmere traits were conspicuously absent. A Young Girl's Wooing
The inhabitants of Blancheville, in public meeting assembled, felicitate you on stupendous success of all your prophecies. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 30, 1890
From the bottom of my heart, my dear General, I felicitate you on the arrival of the French fleet…. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 56, June, 1862
The whole German medical staff came in and felicitated her on her courage and devotion, before they left. My Home in the Field of Honor
If the two duties are compatible, the greater the reason why a commander should felicitate himself that he may be of service to so many. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas
I felicitate the State of Maryland, whose Chief Magistrate honors this assembly with his presence, upon the establishment within her borders of an independent institution of the highest education. The History of University Education in Maryland
He felicitated himself on an act which was destined to lead to his being maltreated in the Forum and thrown into prison and subsequently put to death. Dio's Rome, Volume 6 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus And Alexander Severus
The favorite felicitated himself on the king's victory over the queen-mother, for he might consider the triumph as his own; he had advised and supported the king's steady resistance to his mother's enterprises. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5
They had approached at its beginning—a fight was anybody's to watch—they had applauded its d�nouement with shrill and hearty cries, and they now felicitated the victor. The Wrong Twin
That seat," he said, "is an arrangement upon which I much felicitate myself. Stories by American Authors, Volume 5
The first was felicitating himself on his sister's escape; the latter received the lesson that teaches prudence a la distance. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXII
"Felicitate me, Professor, felicitate me on my marriage." Bambi
The Catholic champion whom Henry IV. felicitated himself upon being able to oppose to Du Plessis-Mornay in the polemical conferences between the two communions, Cardinal de Perron, was at the point of death. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5
Sully complacently remarks, that none of the counsllors gave the King any great reason to felicitate them on their erudition. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1
The Commune immediately sent a delegation ironically to felicitate it upon its obedience. The Psychology of Revolution
Does the short-story writer felicitate himself upon having discovered a rare species in humanity's garden? Buttered Side Down: Stories
He could not deceive this woman, as he had at first felicitated himself on doing, with a false appearance of fair dealing. An Enemy to the King
He felicitated himself greatly upon it, and lost no time in improving to the utmost all the advantages it conferred. Elsie's Girlhood A Sequel to "Elsie Dinsmore" and "Elsie's Holidays at Roselands"
She concludes, with 'desiring to be informed of our nuptials the moment they are celebrated, that she may be with the earliest in felicitating me on the happy occasion.' Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3
Further, he sent to the King of France an ambassador instructed to felicitate that monarch upon his fine action. The Psychology of Revolution
It will harmonize and felicitate to whatever extent it is diffused. Female Scripture Biographies, Volume II
So do not, in dying, felicitate yourself on leaving behind you a lie that will live to injure her or me. An Enemy to the King
Mr. Kirkwood, I felicitate you cordially on having secured a most expensive wife. The Black Bag
He felicitates himself that the labor will be light, since the material is so abundant and he is to write only for amateurs. The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller
She has the air of felicitating herself that she is dead. The Incomplete Amorist
Piety hallows the dwelling which it inhabits, and felicitates as well as sanctifies the heart, the family, and the city which it pervades. Female Scripture Biographies, Volume II
She would accept his offer; her father would rejoice in so fortunate an alliance; her friends of Bayswater would felicitate a change so desirable. Charlotte's Inheritance
Senator Floud—who was but a member of their provincial assembly, I discovered—sought an early opportunity to felicitate me on my changed estate, though he seemed not a little amused by it. Ruggles of Red Gap
I was felicitated on the bargains I had made with the contractor; and many kind and hospitable attempts were made to welcome me in a frank, hearty manner among strangers. Satanstoe
Me, I will have the air of felicitating myself that I am alive. The Incomplete Amorist
In the vaulted corridor we were met by Tanno, who embraced me and congratulated me, and Galen, who also embraced me and felicitated me. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire
At the moment we are felicitating ourselves--or, is it merely confusing ourselves?--over the revolution in Russia. Marse Henry, Complete An Autobiography
He listened with exemplary patience to my brief recital and was good enough to felicitate me. Ruggles of Red Gap
In two respects, these unfortunate men had reason to felicitate themselves, notwithstanding their sufferings. Satanstoe
At the moment we are felicitating ourselves—or, is it merely confusing ourselves?—over the revolution in Russia. Marse Henry (Volume 1) An Autobiography
It is now known that General Grant and his officers felicitated themselves greatly on the safe passage of the Rapidan, and were convinced that Lee would hasten to retreat toward the South Anna. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee
And the next night at midnight the wraiths of the dead came drifting from their tombs to felicitate that body. A Dreamer's Tales
It is a question whether poets would expect us to condole with them or to felicitate them upon the short duration of their subjection to mortality. The Poet's Poet : essays on the character and mission of the poet as interpreted in English verse of the last one hundred and fifty years
No more was heard after this of the doctor's indisposition, and Thorwald no doubt felicitated himself that he had effected a cure. Daybreak; a Romance of an Old World
Men who marry sisters are united by a stronger tie than the usual brother-in-law bond, and the Englishman and the American felicitated themselves upon their capture of the Sawyer sisters. Further Adventures of Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason Corner Folks
Many approached the chair to felicitate the author of this brilliant speech; but Chicot, fearful of being recognized, threw himself on his knees and buried his head in his hands, as if in prayer. Chicot the Jester
Kedzie felicitated herself on escaping from his thrall just in time to avoid being stupefied by it. We Can't Have Everything
"In this letter," said he, "you will felicitate the emperor on his arrival, and you bear witness that I have the same sentiments with regard to him that you have always shown." World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France
I felicitated myself on my present happiness, for when Mona was singing I wanted nothing more. Daybreak; a Romance of an Old World
"I hope so," was Aunt Ella's reply, and she felicitated herself upon the success of their joint plot. Further Adventures of Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason Corner Folks
Five minutes is the usual time, and the whistles resound, and the lovely women smile and felicitate themselves, like the Spanish ladies at their bloody bullfights. True Story of My Life
"Then, nephew," cries Allworthy, "I felicitate you most heartily, for I think you are the happiest of men." The World's Greatest Books — Volume 04 — Fiction
Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 2, part 1: James Monroe
The little Medici who endured the tedium of the services here are to be felicitated with upon such an adorable presentment of glory. A Wanderer in Florence
It appears from his report that he had not anticipated so easy a passage of the stream, and greatly felicitated himself upon effecting it so successfully. A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee
The Commission, which has taken as its own the decision of the arbiter, approves the idea and felicitates the students on their patriotism and their thirst for knowledge—” “Well?” The Reign of Greed
Because liberty is to be classed among the blessings of mankind, am I to felicitate a madman who has escaped from the restraints of his cell? Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen
Under the circumstances, therefore, he felicitated himself on the precaution he had so early taken to erase the important notations from the paper. The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers
When we French have a possession across the seas, we like to sit in Paris and to felicitate ourselves upon it. The Green Flag
She remembered the words in which she felicitated General Pope Walker for having issued the order to fire on Sumter. The Boss of Little Arcady
He smiled an assent, therefore, and the belle felicitated herself in having 'entertained' him effectually; nor was she mistaken. Home as Found
I also felicitated the stranger on his appointment. The Century Vocabulary Builder
To be sure, it was nothing but an old storehouse re-vamped, but it was found to be of infinite service, and greatly did all hands felicitate themselves at having brought its materials along with them. The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers
When the neighbors felicitated her on the valor and patriotism of Mr. Jack she was elated and fitfully reconciled. The Iron Game A Tale of the War
The priests felicitated the youth warmly and shook his hand. The Social Cancer
The Reliance made a beautiful run, and he felicitated himself that he had got onto the knack of running it right. Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane
The whole parish declared she could not come honestly by such things; and parents, instead of wishing their daughters the same, felicitated themselves that their children had them not. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
To 'felicitate' another is to wish him happiness, without affirming that his happiness is also ours. On the Study of Words
The little golden fly, which, after having fluttered around the child, as if to felicitate him, had finally come and seated itself on his little hand. Mysteries of Paris, V3
Making personal enjoyment the object of his life, he felicitated himself on soon possessing the beautiful and piquant creature, who, when she came to devote herself to him, would spice his days with endless variety. From Jest to Earnest
If Wales has a right to be proud of her Mabinogion, she has not less to felicitate herself in having found a translator truly worthy of interpreting them. Literary and Philosophical Essays: French, German and Italian
The captain had not been in the house a week before the doctor had reason to felicitate himself on his discernment. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Don't be Jesuitical; don't merely felicitate the man; put down the rising feeling of envy: that is always out-and-out wrong. The Recreations of a Country Parson
Wild greatly felicitated him on the lucky accident of preserving his note, and then proceeded, with much acrimony, to inveigh against the barbarity of people of fashion, who kept tradesmen out of their money. The History of the Life of the Late Mr Jonathan Wild the Great
She complacently felicitated herself that she kept up with the changing mode quite as well as most women of wealth and fashion, if not better. From Jest to Earnest
So we went, all of us, supposing that Ayesha was about to receive a deputation of the Chiefs of the Mountain Tribes who came to felicitate her upon her betrothal. Ayesha, the Return of She
Then, nephew," cries Allworthy, "I felicitate you most heartily; for I think you are the happiest of men. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country. State of the Union Address
It was useless to explain that smallness sometimes renders a thing inconvenient, and this young man, doubtless, still felicitates himself upon his intimate acquaintance with that commodious pocket dictionary. Slips of Speech : a Helpful Book for Everyone Who Aspires to Correct the Everyday Errors of Speaking
She did nothing but felicitate herself upon the happy chance which had sent her Mlle. At the Villa Rose
Other listeners were crowding upon them now, commending the fire-tipped words, felicitating the man with pretty gesture and soft speech, patronising him for the Parthenon and his country and her art. Mr. Achilles
Yet I own, I cannot much felicitate any body that marries for love. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1
We all felicitated Pat upon picking up such a friend, and told him his fortune was made. Omoo
Did he felicitate himself like a simple Teuton, on the wonderful learning and eloquence of his Greek-Roman secretary?  Roman and the Teuton
"Ten years ago," says he, "I could have felicitated France on her having a Government, without inquiring what the nature of that Government was, or how it was administered." Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 2 (1779-1792): the Rights of Man
"You may felicitate yourself, Highness," he ventured to say, with a grin, to Guidobaldo, "that you have reared your niece in devout ways." Love-at-Arms
The scene at the house of the worthy judge— the crowd of low rascals piping, drumming, and capering, and felicitating themselves on their pretended kinsman the merchant's marriage—is highly humorous. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 12 [Supplement]
And he will send off dispatches felicitating his chief on having got that fortress off their hands, together with all the worry and expense it has been to them. Idle Ideas in 1905
W. G. Simms, Southern poet and novelist, writing in 1852, felicitates himself as being among the first who about fifteen years earlier advocated slavery as a great good and a blessing. An Anti-Slavery Crusade; a chronicle of the gathering storm
Then the poor crawl out of their reeking hovels on the South and West sides to stand in the sun-the blessed sun-and felicitate themselves on being alive. Main-Travelled Roads
I felicitate you, at least," said Francesco gravely, "upon the wisdom of that step. Love-at-Arms
Like a rejected lover making merry at the wedding of his rival, the President felicitates himself hugely over the late Presidential election. The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 2: 1843-1858
The King," he said, "must have been misinformed; or His Majesty never would have felicitated Parliament on the tranquil state of the country. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4
The enemies of France,—and all the population, except Frenchmen and British Jacobites, were her enemies, eagerly felicitated one another. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3
The assembled SAVANS, at its close, felicitated the reader of the paper on his originality. Character
While Cole was felicitating him on the situation of the building, he was meditating how to deal his hated rival a stab of another kind. Put Yourself in His Place
"Though, of course, in a way, I was felicitating myself when I congratulated you." Ridgway of Montana (Story of To-Day, in Which the Hero Is Also the Villain)
All shall be forgiven if I return, and my brother and M. de Mirepoix will meet me in Bath to felicitate. Monsieur Beaucaire
And indeed in this particular the Typees had ample reason to felicitate themselves, for sickness was almost unknown. Typee
But the American or European, who inwardly groans at a Chinese repast and who felicitates himself on the alleged superior methods of his own race, may well consider how his own customs impress a Celestial. New Forces in Old China An Inevitable Awakening
The minister and the king exchanged numerous caresses, felicitating each other upon the fortunate chance which had freed France from the inveterate enemy who set all Europe against her. The Three Musketeers
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