All 6 Uses of
benevolent
in
David Copperfield
- Miss Mills, with an air of superior wisdom and benevolence, smiled upon us.
Chpt 31-33 *benevolence = kindness and goodwill
- Therefore she begged to be excused from any further attendance on the top set, until things were as they formerly was, and as they could be wished to be; and further mentioned that her little book would be found upon the breakfast-table every Saturday morning, when she requested an immediate settlement of the same, with the benevolent view of saving trouble 'and an ill-conwenience' to all parties.†
Chpt 34-36
- When he did, and came towards me, he looked at me thoughtfully for a few moments, evidently without thinking about me at all; and then his benevolent face expressed extraordinary pleasure, and he took me by both hands.†
Chpt 34-36
- As this change stole on Annie, once like sunshine in the Doctor's house, the Doctor became older in appearance, and more grave; but the sweetness of his temper, the placid kindness of his manner, and his benevolent solicitude for her, if they were capable of any increase, were increased.†
Chpt 40-42
- The Doctor nodded his benevolent head.†
Chpt 43-45
- In any case, he will have the benevolence to consider this communication strictly private, and on no account whatever to be alluded to, however distantly, in the presence of Mr. Micawber.†
Chpt 49-51
Definition:
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(benevolent) kind, generous, or charitable