Expressive

Examples

• There are names, and Christian symbols, and prayers, or sentences expressive of Christian hopes, carved upon nearly every sarcophagus. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
• My Lady's figure begins to be expressive of some attention. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• In less than an hour poor Fanny opened her eyes and fixed them on me with a bright smile, expressive of the purest happiness. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• It was not earthly; for I have seen nothing on earth like it: so pale, so still, and so expressive. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• Something like fear sprang up in the young lady's expressive black eyes. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
• He was a long way down the sunny street, and was making expressive gestures for me to stop. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
• Therefore, to use the expressive, if not elegant, language of a schoolgirl, He was as nervous as a witch and as cross as a bear. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Miss Wren, with her usual expressive hitch, went on with her work. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• Next moment they quietly eyed each other, as if they, the principals, had had no part in that expressive transaction. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• He loves a dodge for its own sake; being,' added Mr Fledgeby, after casting about for an expressive phrase, 'the dodgerest of all the dodgers. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• Perdita looked at him like one amazed; her expressive countenance shone for a moment with tenderness; to see him only was happiness. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• His expressive action would be hopelessly lost upon her, and what could he do? Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• Her forehead had been strikingly expressive of an engrossing terror and compassion that saw nothing but the peril of the accused. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Well, my love, I consider him a trump, in the fullest sense of that expressive word, but I do wish he was a little younger and a good deal richer. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• In the head and face every organ and lineament expressive of brutal and unhesitating violence was in a state of the highest possible development. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• A shadow passed over the expressive face of the statesman. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
• I wonder what he wants here, thought the poet, with a frown on his expressive face. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
• Mrs. Gardiner, who was walking arm-in-arm with Elizabeth, gave her a look expressive of wonder. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• An expressive, one might say handsome, face. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• Sam nodded an expressive assent. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• All at once she turned from me with a hasty air, almost expressive of displeasure or dislike, and spoke to him over her shoulder again. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• Whether he prodded'; Mr Wegg's pantomime is skilful and expressive here; 'or whether he scooped? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• When she perceived the wild or pathetic appeal of his expressive countenance, she would relent, and for a while resume her ancient kindness. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• In themselves, these are not expressive. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
• The evening of life is described by Plato in the most expressive manner, yet with the fewest possible touches. Plato. The Republic.
• A soft, expressive ray from her eye beamed on the real Robert. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• People say that a brogue is expressive; but I think a little goes a great way. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• Her eyes were hazel, and expressive of mildness, now through recent affliction allied to sadness. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
• My face must be very expressive,' replied Margaret. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• And he looked at Fanny with an expressive smile, which evidently meant, That lady will never allow a theatre at Everingham. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.

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