All 9 Uses of
delicacy
in
Bleak House
- Skimpole," said Richard to me, "has a delicacy in applying to my cousin Jarndyce because he has lately—I think, sir, I understood you that you had lately—"†
Chpt 4-6
- To see the horses, dogs, and cattle go by me and to know that in ignorance I belong to them and not to the superior beings in my shape, whose delicacy I offend!†
Chpt 16-18
- "Our young friend is not to be suspected of any delicacy, I should imagine," said Mr. Skimpole, unabashed and candid.†
Chpt 31-33
- When all her preparations were concluded and the pretty tea-table with its little delicacies to tempt me, and its white cloth, and its flowers, and everything so lovingly and beautifully arranged for me by Ada downstairs, was ready at the bedside, I felt sure I was steady enough to say something to Charley that was not new to my thoughts.†
Chpt 34-36
- As to restoratives and strengthening delicacies, Mr. Boythorn's good housekeeper was for ever trotting about with something to eat or drink in her hand; I could not even be heard of as resting in the park but she would come trotting after me with a basket, her cheerful face shining with a lecture on the importance of frequent nourishment.†
Chpt 34-36
- There really is no reason why I should hesitate to say that I know very well that any little delicacy I might have had in making a request to you is quite removed.†
Chpt 37-39
- Where the throng is thickest, where the lights are brightest, where all the senses are ministered to with the greatest delicacy and refinement, Lady Dedlock is.†
Chpt 46-48
- But Mr. Bagnet, unconscious of these little defects, sets his heart on Mrs. Bagnet eating a most severe quantity of the delicacies before her; and as that good old girl would not cause him a moment's disappointment on any day, least of all on such a day, for any consideration, she imperils her digestion fearfully.†
Chpt 49-51 *
- My guardian's delicacy had soon perceived this and had tried to convey to her that he thought she was right.†
Chpt 58-60
Definition:
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(delicacy as in: eat the delicacy) something that is rare or expensive -- usually a prized food