Refreshed
['ri'freʃt]
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Refresh
Edited by Leah
Examples
- Being dressed, I went down; not travel-worn and exhausted, but tidy and refreshed. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Rested and refreshed, we took the rail happy and contented. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- It was as late as seven o'clock when he awoke refreshed, and went out into the streets again. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- I can lay my hand on my heart, and declare that every page has charmed, refreshed, delighted me. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Feeling greatly refreshed by this rest, he bathed his face and hands in cold water, with the intention of going outside into the delicious night air. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- The two gentlemen, refreshed by their bath and a hearty meal, were now arrayed in loose, flowing robes of white wool, similar to that of Justinian. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- The soft hair whose locks were loosened she rearranged, the damp brow she refreshed with a cool, fragrant essence. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- I awoke next morning with courage revived and spirits refreshed: physical debility no longer enervated my judgment; my mind felt prompt and clear. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I was refreshed from my sleep, but still weak from loss of blood. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- A stealthy glance now and then refreshed her like sips of fresh water after a dusty walk, for the sidelong peeps showed her several propitious omens. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Fanny's spirit was as much refreshed as her body; her head and heart were soon the better for such well-timed kindness. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- Mr. Tupman did as he was desired; and Mr. Pickwick having refreshed himself with a copious draught of ale, waited his friend's leisure. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- She often carried it in her hand, often refreshed herself with its fragrance. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I assured him, I was well refreshed with his good entertainment and company, and as much in my senses as ever I was in my life. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
- My senses were gratified and refreshed by a thousand scents of delight, and a thousand sights of beauty. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Then the tenantry mounted on horseback again, or stayed and refreshed themselves at the Crawley Arms. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- It requires no discernment to perceive that he is warmed and refreshed. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- When you are quite refreshed, he added in English, turning to his guests, I will speak to you here. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- But at an expense of threepence I soon refreshed myself completely; and, being in better spirits then, limped seven miles upon my road. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- When I got up in the morning, refreshed and stronger yet, I was full of my resolution to tell Joe all, without delay. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I feel infinitely refreshed, he remarked. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- And she says she feels refreshed, and ready for tea. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- I have often seen my mother try it, and it seemingly refreshed her. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Mr. Harthouse professed himself in the highest degree instructed and refreshed, by this condensed epitome of the whole Coketown question. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- When at last she returned to the unconscious Marianne, she found her just awaking, refreshed by so long and sweet a sleep to the extent of her hopes. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Your experience has been a most entertaining one, remarked Holmes as his client paused and refreshed his memory with a huge pinch of snuff. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Sam refreshed himself with a kiss, and read as follows:-- 'MARKIS GRAN 'By DORKEN 'Wensdy. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- You will find near this place, if you follow not too tardily, a dead hare; eat, and be refreshed. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Her book has perhaps been a good one; it has refreshed, refilled, rewarmed her heart; it has set her brain astir, furnished her mind with pictures. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Infinitely encouraged and refreshed, I turned my steps back again to the house, in excellent time to await the arrival of our expected visitor. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
Edited by Leah