Comforts
[kʌmfəts]
Definition
(noun.) things that make you comfortable and at ease; 'all the comforts of home'.
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Examples
- Yes, but there are some little comforts that you wouldn't be the worse for,' returned Mrs Boffin. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Women, after all, gentlemen,' said the enthusiastic Mr. Snodgrass, 'are the great props and comforts of our existence. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Jane Fairfax had already quitted Highbury, and was restored to the comforts of her beloved home with the Campbells. Jane Austen. Emma.
- The store of creature comforts was not the chief part of the visitor's reception. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- And, placing water in his reach, and making whatever little arrangements for his comforts she could, Cassy left the shed. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- I must have my comforts. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Settlers in the newer portions of the country are often deprived of many comforts which are easily accessible in long-settled places. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- The firm prospered, and the inventor began to feel some of the material comforts of success. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- SIR,--I presume that you cannot wish to interfere with the domestic comforts of your neighbours. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- However, your coming just at this time is the greatest of comforts, and I am very glad to hear what you tell us, of long sleeves. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Emma's comforts and hopes were most agreeably carried on, by Harriet's being to stay longer; her fortnight was likely to be a month at least. Jane Austen. Emma.
- My aunt and Agnes were there, busily making some little extra comforts, in the way of dress, for the children. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- My comforts were not considered. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Many comforts he saw that had been left behind. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- I offered all the little comforts in my power to Mrs. Butler, and then my health obliged me to take my leave. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
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