All 3 Uses of
amiable
in
A Tale of Two Cities
- Encamped at a quarter before nine, in good time to touch his threecornered hat to the oldest of men as they passed in to Tellson's, Jerry took up his station on this windy March morning, with young Jerry standing by him, when not engaged in making forays through the Bar, to inflict bodily and mental injuries of an acute description on passing boys who were small enough for his amiable purpose.†
Chpt 2.1
- "All curious to see," thought Mr. Lorry, in his amiably shrewd way, "but all natural and right; so, take the lead, my dear friend, and keep it; it couldn't be in better hands."†
Chpt 3.4 *
- The amiable Vengeance added, with a laugh, "Yes, my faith!†
Chpt 3.12
Definition:
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(amiable) friendly, agreeable, and likable