All 43 Uses of

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David Copperfield

She vanished like a discontented fairy; or like one of those supernatural beings, whom it was popularly supposed I was entitled to see; and never came back any more.†
Chpt 1-3 (definition 1)

Of the shape of the room, of the cracks in the ceiling, of the paper on the walls, of the flaws in the window-glass making ripples and dimples on the prospect, of the washing-stand being rickety on its three legs, and having a discontented something about it, which reminded me of Mrs. Gummidge under the influence of the old one.†
Chpt 4-6 (definition 1)

But its most precious contents were two half-crowns folded together in a bit of paper, on which was written, in my mother's hand, 'For Davy.†
Chpt 4-6 (definition 1)

Nor could I help thinking this a prudent course, since she looked at me out of the pickle-jar, with as great an access of sourness as if her black eyes had absorbed its contents.†
Chpt 10-12 (definition 1)

Even when he took Peggotty out for a walk on the flats, he had no uneasiness on that head, I believe; contenting himself with now and then asking her if she was pretty comfortable; and I remember that sometimes, after he was gone, Peggotty would throw her apron over her face, and laugh for half-an-hour.†
Chpt 10-12 (definition 1)

As many of the principal members of the club as could be got into the small room without filling it, supported Mr. Micawber in front of the petition, while my old friend Captain Hopkins (who had washed himself, to do honour to so solemn an occasion) stationed himself close to it, to read it to all who were unacquainted with its contents.†
Chpt 10-12 (definition 1)

Her first proceeding there was to unlock a tall press, bring out several bottles, and pour some of the contents of each into my mouth.†
Chpt 13-15 (definition 1)

CHAPTER 14 MY AUNT MAKES UP HER MIND ABOUT ME On going down in the morning, I found my aunt musing so profoundly over the breakfast table, with her elbow on the tray, that the contents of the urn had overflowed the teapot and were laying the whole table-cloth under water, when my entrance put her meditations to flight.†
Chpt 13-15 (definition 1)

I was so shocked by the contents of this heart-rending letter, that I ran off directly towards the little hotel with the intention of taking it on my way to Doctor Strong's, and trying to soothe Mr. Micawber with a word of comfort.†
Chpt 16-18 (definition 1)

And that amazes me most in you, Steerforth— that you should be contented with such fitful uses of your powers.'†
Chpt 22-24 (definition 1)

'Contented?' he answered, merrily.†
Chpt 22-24 (definition 1) *

'I am never contented, except with your freshness, my gentle Daisy.†
Chpt 22-24 (definition 1)

With this, she tilted some of the contents of the little bottle on to one of the little bits of flannel, and, again imparting some of the virtues of that preparation to one of the little brushes, began rubbing and scraping away with both on the crown of Steerforth's head in the busiest manner I ever witnessed, talking all the time.†
Chpt 22-24 (definition 1)

Discontented people might talk of corruption in the Commons, closeness in the Commons, and the necessity of reforming the Commons, said Mr. Spenlow solemnly, in conclusion; but when the price of wheat per bushel had been highest, the Commons had been busiest; and a man might lay his hand upon his heart, and say this to the whole world, — 'Touch the Commons, and down comes the country!'†
Chpt 25-27 (definition 1)

'Yes!' still feeling in his pockets, and looking over their contents: 'it's all over with poor Barkis, I am afraid.†
Chpt 28-30 (definition 1)

But I am afraid I had a supreme satisfaction, of a personal and professional nature, in taking charge of Mr. Barkis's will, and expounding its contents.†
Chpt 31-33 (definition 1)

She read it, in the same stately and impassive way, — untouched by its contents, as far as I could see, — and returned it to him.†
Chpt 31-33 (definition 1)

'There's an account about the people being hungry and discontented down in the North, but they are always being hungry and discontented somewhere.'†
Chpt 34-36 (definition 1)

'There's an account about the people being hungry and discontented down in the North, but they are always being hungry and discontented somewhere.'†
Chpt 34-36 (definition 1)

I hope that contents you.'†
Chpt 37-39 (definition 1)

I cut and handed the sweet seed-cake — the little sisters had a bird-like fondness for picking up seeds and pecking at sugar; Miss Lavinia looked on with benignant patronage, as if our happy love were all her work; and we were perfectly contented with ourselves and one another.†
Chpt 40-42 (definition 1)

I persuaded myself that, unequal though we were in years, she would live tranquilly and contentedly with me.†
Chpt 40-42 (definition 1)

Still more so, by its contents.†
Chpt 40-42 (definition 1)

When I thought of the airy dreams of youth that are incapable of realization, I thought of the better state preceding manhood that I had outgrown; and then the contented days with Agnes, in the dear old house, arose before me, like spectres of the dead, that might have some renewal in another world, but never more could be reanimated here.†
Chpt 46-48 (definition 1)

She was truly fond of me, and proud of me; and when Agnes wrote a few earnest words in her letters to Dora, of the pride and interest with which my old friends heard of my growing reputation, and read my book as if they heard me speaking its contents, Dora read them out to me with tears of joy in her bright eyes, and said I was a dear old clever, famous boy.†
Chpt 46-48 (definition 1)

I congratulated him on his contented looks and his good spirits, and saw, now, that his easy-chair went on wheels.†
Chpt 49-51 (definition 1)

Opening this packet, with his old flourish, and glancing at the contents, as if he cherished an artistic admiration of their style of composition, he began to read as follows: ' "Dear Miss Trotwood and gentlemen —"†
Chpt 52-54 (definition 1)

We have not talked much, but Dora has been perfectly contented and cheerful.†
Chpt 52-54 (definition 1)

With that he flourished off the contents of his little tin pot, as if he had made the voyage, and had passed a first-class examination before the highest naval authorities.†
Chpt 55-57 (definition 1)

Even the children were instructed, each to dip a wooden spoon into Mr. Micawber's pot, and pledge us in its contents.†
Chpt 55-57 (definition 1)

If you have any lingering thought that I could envy the happiness you will confer; that I could not resign you to a dearer protector, of your own choosing; that I could not, from my removed place, be a contented witness of your joy; dismiss it, for I don't deserve it!†
Chpt 61-62 (definition 1)

I found, on glancing at the remaining contents of the newspaper, that Mr. Micawber was a diligent and esteemed correspondent of that journal.†
Chpt 63-64 (definition 1)

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For I am generally disinterested in my love, and think I could be content to make a figure before Miss Larkins, and expire.†
Chpt 16-18 (definition 2)

My son's high spirit made it desirable that he should be placed with some man who felt its superiority, and would be content to bow himself before it; and we found such a man there.'†
Chpt 19-21 (definition 2)

I'd lay down my life for her — Mas'r Davy — Oh! most content and cheerful!†
Chpt 19-21 (definition 2)

As her figure disappeared into the gloom of the entry, this counsel certainly presented itself to my mind in the light of a slight liberty on Mrs. Crupp's part; but, at the same time, I was content to receive it, in another point of view, as a word to the wise, and a warning in future to keep my secret better.†
Chpt 25-27 (definition 2)

There would probably be an interval, he explained, in which he should content himself with the upper part of a house, over some respectable place of business — say in Piccadilly, — which would be a cheerful situation for Mrs. Micawber; and where, by throwing out a bow-window, or carrying up the roof another story, or making some little alteration of that sort, they might live, comfortably and reputably, for a few years.†
Chpt 28-30 (definition 2)

We'll be content to let her be; we'll be content to think of her, far off, as if she was underneath another sun and sky; we'll be content to trust her to her husband, — to her little children, p'raps, — and bide the time when all of us shall be alike in quality afore our God!'†
Chpt 31-33 (definition 2)

We'll be content to let her be; we'll be content to think of her, far off, as if she was underneath another sun and sky; we'll be content to trust her to her husband, — to her little children, p'raps, — and bide the time when all of us shall be alike in quality afore our God!'†
Chpt 31-33 (definition 2)

We'll be content to let her be; we'll be content to think of her, far off, as if she was underneath another sun and sky; we'll be content to trust her to her husband, — to her little children, p'raps, — and bide the time when all of us shall be alike in quality afore our God!'†
Chpt 31-33 (definition 2)

Miss Mills replied, on general principles, that the Cottage of content was better than the Palace of cold splendour, and that where love was, all was.†
Chpt 37-39 (definition 2)

If I do that, and find my Em'ly, I'm content.†
Chpt 40-42 (definition 2) *

Upon the fact that Sophy and I had been engaged for a long period, and that Sophy, with the permission of her parents, was more than content to take me — in short,' said Traddles, with his old frank smile, 'on our present Britannia-metal footing.†
Chpt 58-60 (definition 2)

Definitions:

(1) (content as in: content with how things are)
satisfied

(2) (meaning too common or rare to warrant focus)
The word forms content and contents are also commonly used to refer to what is inside something else.

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