Emily
['eməlɪ]
Examples
- How dear Emily is flirting with the strange gentleman,' whispered the spinster aunt, with true spinster-aunt-like envy, to her brother, Mr. Wardle. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Oh, he'll catch his death of cold,' said Emily. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- All his journeys were ruggedly performed; for he was always steadfast in a purpose of saving money for Emily's sake, when she should be found. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I heard him speak of a sister Emily, that was sold South, said George. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mr. Tracy Tupman was established at Emily's side, ogling, whispering, and smiling, in opposition to Mr. Snodgrass. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Aunt and the little old gentleman want to have it all to themselves, I think,' whispered Miss Isabella Wardle to her sister Emily. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- You wouldn't degrade yourself that way, Emily? Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mr. Pickwick paused again: Emily and Arabella sobbed audibly. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Little Emily was passing that day at Mr. Omer's. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I was constantly with her, and her brother, and the Micawbers (they being very much together); but Emily I never saw. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- And Emily, my love, get ready a packet of books for Miss Crawley. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- What a nice young lady Miss Emily is! Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Mr. Pickwick, pray don't say so,' cried Emily and Arabella, both at once. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Well, Emily, said her husband, so I have always felt and said; but the fact is that my business lies so that I cannot get on without. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- You are as worldly as Miss Crawley, Pitt, said Lady Emily, tossing out of the room, her books in her hand. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- I took her to the sign of the exquisite, and treated her with an elopement, her name's Emily, and she lives in the east? Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Ham would bring Emily at the usual hour. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I'm sorry, very sorry, Emily, said Mr. Shelby, I'm sorry this takes hold of you so; but it will do no good. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- There were times, she said, of an evening, when he talked of their old life in the boat-house; and then he mentioned Emily as a child. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Emily, my dear,' said the spinster aunt, with a patronising air, 'don't talk so loud, love. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- He had better have something to eat, immediately,' remarked Emily. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- What do you want me for,' inquired Emily, turning her head aside, 'you stupid creature? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I'm sure aunt's talking about us,' whispered Miss Emily Wardle to her sister--'I'm quite certain of it--she looks so malicious. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Of course, little Emily is not married yet? Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I saw poor Emily that morning the trader carried her off. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- I didn't mean to tell you this Emily; but, in plain words, there is no choice between selling these two and selling everything. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- The fact is, Emily, the thing's done; the bills of sale are already signed, and in Haley's hands; and you must be thankful it is no worse. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- She slowly, very slowly, broke into a laugh, and pointed at Emily with her hand, as if she were a sight of shame for gods and men. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- For it was Emily's! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- It was Martha, to whom Emily had given the money that night in the kitchen. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
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