Both Uses of
embellish
in
A Tale of Two Cities
- Tellson's (they said) wanted no elbow-room, Tellson's wanted no light, Tellson's wanted no embellishment.†
Chpt 2.1 *embellishment = something added to increase attractiveness or interest
- Mr. Jerry Cruncher's name, therefore, duly embellished the doorpost down below; and, as the afternoon shadows deepened, the owner of that name himself appeared, from overlooking a painter whom Doctor Manette had employed to add to the list the name of Charles Evremonde, called Darnay.†
Chpt 3.7embellished = made more attractive or interesting through additions
Definition:
add to something -- typically to make it more attractive or interesting