Joyful

Examples

• Yes, there was a sound of bells at the door below, a cry from Hannah, and then Laurie's voice saying in a joyful whisper, Girls, she's come! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• His laugh had not quite left him either, but it was like the echo of a joyful sound, and that is always sorrowful. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• Is it lovely, and gentle, and beautiful, and pleasant, and serene, and joyful? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• Oh, no, my Lady; I would have paid any debt, and joyful. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• I don't know what joyful exclamation I made or was going to make, but he put up his finger and I stopped myself. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• As soon as we arrived in town, Allan went straight to see Richard and to carry our joyful news to him and my darling. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• My brother would have given up the legacy, and joyful, to escape more costs. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• The woman sprang from her bed, smiling and joyful, and perfectly restored to health. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
• The event, however, was most joyful; and every day was giving her fresh reason for thinking so. Jane Austen. Emma.
• He was alive to every new scene; joyful when he saw the beauties of the setting sun, and more happy when he beheld it rise, and recommence a new day. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
• But it was pure, earnest, joyful reality. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• There are better subjects than these, said my guardian, for such a joyful time as the time of our dear girl's recovery. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• Aunt March went today, for which, oh, be joyful! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Mrs. Wardle,' said Mr. Pickwick, 'we old folks must have a glass of wine together, in honour of this joyful event. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• To see Ada lift up her flushed face in joyful surprise, and hold me round the neck, and laugh, and cry, and blush, was so pleasant! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• She had reached her culmination: her voice rose trilling and bright over the storm of applause, and soared as high and joyful as her triumph. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• The Black Knight, answered Rebecca, faintly; then instantly again shouted with joyful eagerness--But no--but no! Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
• At Rodosto I was full of hope; but when first I saw Constantinople, that feeling, with every other joyful one, departed. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• This shall be a joyful surprise for poor dear Pa,' said Bella, 'and I'll take it myself into the City! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• He stands before me again, his bluff hairy face irradiating with a joyful love and pride, for which I can find no description. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• O let us be joyful, joyful! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• I've got to be back on the first of June-- the voice broke into a joyful conscious laugh--so we must look alive. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• Sir William and Lady Lucas were speedily applied to for their consent; and it was bestowed with a most joyful alacrity. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• His situation indeed was more than commonly joyful. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
• He brought me such joyful and wonderful intelligence about you! Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• He leaned back, spreading himself farther across the seat, as if dilated by the joyful sense of his own discernment. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
• Often at sunset, I have walked with her, in the sober, enshadowed forest paths, and listened with joyful sympathy. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• The joyful welcome of my boys, the soft gratulation of Clara, the pressure of Adrian's hand, contributed to unman me. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• Could not approve, sweet Pa,' said Bella, with a tearful laugh and a joyful kiss. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• I'm very well, and mean to do great things next winter, so that I may be ready for Rome, whenever that joyful time arrives. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.

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