All 8 Uses of
elaborate
in
Gone with the Wind
- "I quite understand," he said with elaborate gravity, but as he turned and gave Melanie a searching look that went to the bottom of her sweet worried eyes, his expression changed, reluctant respect and gentleness coming over his dark face.†
Chpt 2.9
- While Pitty knew Ellen would disapprove of his calls on her daughter, and knew also that the edict of Charleston banning him from polite society was not one to be lightly disregarded, she could no more resist his elaborate compliments and hand kissing than a fly can resist a honey pot.†
Chpt 2.12
- She knew that his elaborate gallantries and his florid speeches were all done with his tongue in his cheek.†
Chpt 2.12 *
- A furry St. Bernard puppy for Wade, who had always longed for one, a Persian kitten for Beau, a coral bracelet for little Ella, a heavy necklace with moonstone pendants for Aunt Pitty, a complete set of Shakespeare for Melanie and Ashley, an elaborate livery for Uncle Peter, including a high silk coachman's hat with a brush upon it, dress lengths for Dilcey and Cookie, expensive gifts for everyone at Tara.†
Chpt 5.48
- Her father, the Tarleton twins with their love of teasing and their elaborate practical jokes, the hairy little Fontaines with their childish rages, Charles, Frank, all the men who had paid court to her during the war—everyone, in fact, except Ashley.†
Chpt 5.48
- She wanted to delay her social activities until the day when the house was finished and she could emerge as the mistress of Atlanta's largest mansion, the hostess of the town's most elaborate entertainments.†
Chpt 5.49
- For Scarlett's housewarming, or "crush," as it was fashionable to call such evening parties, half-reception, halfball, was by far the most elaborate affair Atlanta had ever seen.†
Chpt 5.49
- For some time I've been intending to tell you to stop your elaborate pretenses and drink openly if you want to.†
Chpt 5.54
Definition:
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(elaborate as in: elaborate on your plan) add details or explain in detail