Fervent

Examples

• Mr Sampson immediately expressed his fervent Opinion that this was 'more than human', and was brought upon his knees at Miss Lavinia's feet. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• It is a tone of fervent admiration, true homage, and deep love, Doctor Manette! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• They are not open, fervent, eloquent epistles, breathing nothing but the language of affectionate attachment. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• His manner was so fervent and inspiring, that Mr. Lorry caught the flame, and was as quick as youth. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Inspirited by this wind of promise, my day dreams become more fervent and vivid. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
• The Vengeance and Jacques Three vied with each other in their fervent protestations that she was the most admirable and marvellous of witnesses. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• So fervent still was the sisterly interest I felt in Mr. Godfrey, that I never stopped to ask myself why he was not at the concert. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• She looked up at it while she spoke, as if it were the fervent purpose of her own heart shining above her. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• Seeing this did more for Jo than the wisest sermons, the saintliest hymns, the most fervent prayers that any voice could utter. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• I exclaimed, in a burst of fervent interruption. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• I clasped that kind hand; I tried to answer; a fervent God bless you! Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• Could you tell her so for me, with my fervent acknowledgments? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Whitcross regained, I followed a road which led from the sun, now fervent and high. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• I consented, and he was fervent, and then sat down again. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
• And it is not so much the embrace she gave me, that lives in my mind, though it was as fervent as could be, as what followed the embrace. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• She gave me no advice; she urged no duty on me; she only told me, in her own fervent manner, what her trust in me was. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• One last word of affectionate warning, of paternal caution, and I tear myself from the charm of addressing you--I close these fervent lines. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• The tears flowed with every rake, and so did the fervent execrations. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
• Till then God bless you, and she imprinted a most fervent and most affectionate kiss on my cheek. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• My letter to Agnes was a fervent and grateful one, narrating all the good effects that had resulted from my following her advice. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• If fervent prayers, gushing from hearts overcharged with gratitude, be heard in heaven--and if they be not, what prayers are! Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• On a very fervent and living truth to myself, I, too, till lately scarce dared count, from any quarterbut----look at me. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• Sam's vein of piety was always uncommonly fervent in his mistress' presence; and he made great capital of scriptural figures and images. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• What faith so entire, what charity so pure, what hope so fervent, as that of early youth? Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• I believe him, and in a few days I shall _see_ him; and the young face grew fervent, radiant with joy. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• He pressed his lips on the hand he held, in fervent gratitude, as he took his leave. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• No laughing was mixed with Bella's crying then; her tears were pure and fervent. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.

Edited by Arnold