Congratulation

Examples

• This was what Will Ladislaw dwelt on to Mr. Brooke as a reason for congratulation that he had not yet tried his strength at the hustings. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
• A great deal,' whispered Arabella, as she received the old gentleman's hearty caress and congratulation. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• Wonder and self-congratulation, sir. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• And here, instead of its being a matter of condolence, it turns out to be one of congratulation. Jane Austen. Emma.
• I must give you a kiss of congratulation, Louisa; but don't touch my right shoulder, for there's something running down it all day long. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
• It was specially suited for a trial plant also, in the early days when a yield of six or eight lamps to the horse-power was considered subject for congratulation. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
• Mr. Woodcourt is so far away, now, said I, that I thought the time for such congratulation was past, Miss Flite. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• A characteristic, but not exactly complimentary, congratulation, returned Laurie, still in an abject attitude, but beaming with satisfaction. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• There was a great confabulation, shaking of hands, congratulation on speeches, recommendation to be careful of the night air, etc. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• The little children of the third division gave each her knot of violets, lisped each her congratulation:--you--nothing. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• After a pause, they both heartily congratulated me; but there was a certain touch of sadness in their congratulations that I rather resented. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
• Tell him so, with my congratulations. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• What congratulations will then flow in! Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• Elizabeth's congratulations were given with a sincerity, a warmth, a delight, which words could but poorly express. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• It is George, and he has hearty congratulations for the old girl (whom he kisses on the great occasion), and for the children, and for Mr. Bagnet. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• She, too, begged to join in her husband's congratulations. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• He received warm congratulations of his success from the two men, while Helena and Caliphronas also received their due meed of praise. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
• Barker cabled as follows from Paris, announcing the decision of the expert jury which passed upon the exhibits: Accept my congratulations. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
• I trust Miss Dorrit will allow me to offer her my best congratulations. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• Elizabeth received her congratulations amongst the rest, and then, sick of this folly, took refuge in her own room, that she might think with freedom. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• She took the congratulations of her rivals and of the rest of the company with the simplicity that was her crowning grace. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• The message conveyed to us Mr. Fairlie's best congratulations, and requested to know whether we contemplated stopping in the house. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• I accept her congratulations with gallantry and politeness. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• I accept your congratulations with pride, and I am glad you approve. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• These congratulations were received with a degree of gratitude which may be imagined on the part of Lord Steyne. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.

Editor: Wilma