All 10 Uses of
indulgent
in
Emma
- She was the youngest of the two daughters of a most affectionate, indulgent father; and had, in consequence of her sister's marriage, been mistress of his house from a very early period.†
Chpt 1.1-2 *
- I was glad you made her play so much, for having no instrument at her grandmother's, it must have been a real indulgence."†
Chpt 2.3-4
- "I rather hope to satisfy you both," said Emma, "for I shall do all in my power to make them happy, which will be enough for Isabella; and happiness must preclude false indulgence and physic."†
Chpt 2.17-18
- He shook his head; but there was a smile of indulgence with it, and he only said, "I shall not scold you.†
Chpt 3.1-2
- You are sick of prosperity and indulgence.†
Chpt 3.5-6
- I sick of prosperity and indulgence!†
Chpt 3.5-6
- "Low, I am afraid, sir, very low," answered his son;—"but we shall be indulgent—especially to any one who leads the way."†
Chpt 3.7-8
- She might have prevented the indulgence and increase of such sentiments.†
Chpt 3.11-12
- MY DEAR MADAM, "If I made myself intelligible yesterday, this letter will be expected; but expected or not, I know it will be read with candour and indulgence.†
Chpt 3.13-14
- Emma laughed, and replied: "But I had the assistance of all your endeavours to counteract the indulgence of other people.†
Chpt 3.17-18
Definition:
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(indulgent) to treat with extra kindness or tolerance