All 50 Uses of
oblige
in
Emma
- …as the origin of change, was always disagreeable; and he was by no means yet reconciled to his own daughter's marrying, nor could ever speak of her but with compassion, though it had been entirely a match of affection, when he was now obliged to part with Miss Taylor too; and from his habits of gentle selfishness, and of being never able to suppose that other people could feel differently from himself, he was very much disposed to think Miss Taylor had done as sad a thing for…
Chpt 1.1-2 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- Nobody thought of Hannah till you mentioned her—James is so obliged to you!
Chpt 1.1-2 (definition 2)obliged = grateful or indebted
- Emma was obliged to fancy what she liked—but she could never believe that in the same situation she should not have discovered the truth.
Chpt 1.3-4 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- Harriet was very ready to speak of the share he had had in their moonlight walks and merry evening games; and dwelt a good deal upon his being so very good-humoured and obliging.
Chpt 1.3-4 (definition 3)obliging = helpful or willing to be helpful
- He had gone three miles round one day in order to bring her some walnuts, because she had said how fond she was of them, and in every thing else he was so very obliging.
Chpt 1.3-4 (definition 3) *obliging = helpful
- Mr. Elton is good-humoured, cheerful, obliging, and gentle.
Chpt 1.3-4 (definition 1)obliging = requiring (obligating) to do something
- "Not at all," cried he; "I am much obliged to you for it."
Chpt 1.5-6 (definition 2)obliged = grateful or indebted
- She gave him credit for stationing himself where he might gaze and gaze again without offence; but was really obliged to put an end to it, and request him to place himself elsewhere.
Chpt 1.5-6 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- "I do not think he is conceited either, in general," said Harriet, her conscience opposing such censure; "at least, he is very good natured, and I shall always feel much obliged to him, and have a great regard for—but that is quite a different thing from—and you know, though he may like me, it does not follow that I should—and certainly I must confess that since my visiting here I have seen people—and if one comes to compare them, person and manners, there is no comparison at all,…"
Chpt 1.7-8 (definition 2)obliged = grateful or indebted
- She was obliged to go the next morning for an hour or two to Mrs. Goddard's, but it was then to be settled that she should return to Hartfield, to make a regular visit of some days.
Chpt 1.7-8 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- "He is very obliging," said Emma; "but is he sure that Harriet means to marry him?"
Chpt 1.7-8 (definition 3)obliging = helpful or willing to be helpful
- This was obliged to be repeated before it could be believed; and Mr. Knightley actually looked red with surprize and displeasure, as he stood up, in tall indignation, and said, "Then she is a greater simpleton than I ever believed her."
Chpt 1.7-8 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- "I am very much obliged to you," said Emma, laughing again.
Chpt 1.7-8 (definition 2)obliged = grateful or indebted
- But Harriet was in a tremor, and could not touch it; and Emma, never loth to be first, was obliged to examine it herself.
Chpt 1.9-10 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- For once in your life you would be obliged to own yourself mistaken.
Chpt 1.9-10 (definition 1)
- She was obliged to break off from these very pleasant observations, which were otherwise of a sort to run into great length, by the eagerness of Harriet's wondering questions.
Chpt 1.9-10 (definition 1) *
- He sat musing a little while, and then said, "But I do not see why poor Isabella should be obliged to go back so soon, though he does."
Chpt 1.9-10 (definition 1)
- He re-urged—she re-declined; and he seemed then about to make his bow, when taking the paper from the table, she returned it— "Oh! here is the charade you were so obliging as to leave with us; thank you for the sight of it."
Chpt 1.9-10 (definition 3)obliging = helpful or willing to be helpful
- Mr. Elton was speaking with animation, Harriet listening with a very pleased attention; and Emma, having sent the child on, was beginning to think how she might draw back a little more, when they both looked around, and she was obliged to join them.
Chpt 1.9-10 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- She then broke the lace off short, and dexterously throwing it into a ditch, was presently obliged to entreat them to stop, and acknowledged her inability to put herself to rights so as to be able to walk home in tolerable comfort.
Chpt 1.9-10 (definition 1)
- She was obliged to leave the door ajar as she found it; but she fully intended that Mr. Elton should close it.
Chpt 1.9-10 (definition 1)
- She was then obliged to be finished, and make her appearance.
Chpt 1.9-10 (definition 1)
- "Why, to be sure," said Mr. Woodhouse—"yes, certainly—I cannot deny that Mrs. Weston, poor Mrs. Weston, does come and see us pretty often— but then—she is always obliged to go away again."
Chpt 1.11-12 (definition 1)
- If we were obliged to go out such an evening as this, by any call of duty or business, what a hardship we should deem it;—and here are we, probably with rather thinner clothing than usual, setting forward voluntarily, without excuse, in defiance of the voice of nature, which tells man, in every thing given to his view or his feelings, to stay at home himself, and keep all under shelter that he can;—here are we setting forward to spend five dull hours in another man's house, with…
Chpt 1.13-14 (definition 1)
- But he had fancied her in love with him; that evidently must have been his dependence; and after raving a little about the seeming incongruity of gentle manners and a conceited head, Emma was obliged in common honesty to stop and admit that her own behaviour to him had been so complaisant and obliging, so full of courtesy and attention, as (supposing her real motive unperceived) might warrant a man of ordinary observation and delicacy, like Mr. Elton, in fancying himself a very…
Chpt 1.15-16 (definition 1)
- But he had fancied her in love with him; that evidently must have been his dependence; and after raving a little about the seeming incongruity of gentle manners and a conceited head, Emma was obliged in common honesty to stop and admit that her own behaviour to him had been so complaisant and obliging, so full of courtesy and attention, as (supposing her real motive unperceived) might warrant a man of ordinary observation and delicacy, like Mr. Elton, in fancying himself a very…
Chpt 1.15-16 (definition 3)obliging = helpful or willing to be helpful
- He was always agreeable and obliging, and speaking pleasantly of every body.
Chpt 1.15-16 (definition 3)
- The weather soon improved enough for those to move who must move; and Mr. Woodhouse having, as usual, tried to persuade his daughter to stay behind with all her children, was obliged to see the whole party set off, and return to his lamentations over the destiny of poor Isabella;—which poor Isabella, passing her life with those she doated on, full of their merits, blind to their faults, and always innocently busy, might have been a model of right feminine happiness.
Chpt 1.17-18 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- Emma knew what was coming; they must have the letter over again, and settle how long he had been gone, and how much he was engaged in company, and what a favourite he was wherever he went, and how full the Master of the Ceremonies' ball had been; and she went through it very well, with all the interest and all the commendation that could be requisite, and always putting forward to prevent Harriet's being obliged to say a word.
Chpt 2.1-2 (definition 1)
- All this spoken extremely fast obliged Miss Bates to stop for breath; and Emma said something very civil about the excellence of Miss Fairfax's handwriting.
Chpt 2.1-2 (definition 1)
- "Ma'am," addressing her, "do you hear what Miss Woodhouse is so obliging to say about Jane's handwriting?"
Chpt 2.1-2 (definition 3)obliging = helpful or willing to be helpful
- Every body is so surprized; and every body says the same obliging things.
Chpt 2.1-2 (definition 3)
- So obliging of you!
Chpt 2.1-2 (definition 3)
- Oh! no. You are very obliging to say such things—but certainly not.
Chpt 2.1-2 (definition 3)
- They had music; Emma was obliged to play; and the thanks and praise which necessarily followed appeared to her an affectation of candour, an air of greatness, meaning only to shew off in higher style her own very superior performance.
Chpt 2.1-2 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- You are too obliging, my dear Miss Woodhouse; but we really must take leave.
Chpt 2.3-4 (definition 3)obliging = helpful or willing to be helpful
- —and upon its beginning to rain, Emma was obliged to expect that the weather would be detaining her at Mrs. Goddard's, and that the intelligence would undoubtedly rush upon her without preparation.
Chpt 2.3-4 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- So I said, I was very much obliged to him: you know I could not do less; and then he went back to Elizabeth, and I came round by the stables—I believe I did—but I hardly knew where I was, or any thing about it.
Chpt 2.3-4 (definition 2)obliged = grateful or indebted
- She was obliged to stop and think.
Chpt 2.3-4 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- Harriet said, "very true," and she "would not think about it;" but still she talked of it—still she could talk of nothing else; and Emma, at last, in order to put the Martins out of her head, was obliged to hurry on the news, which she had meant to give with so much tender caution; hardly knowing herself whether to rejoice or be angry, ashamed or only amused, at such a state of mind in poor Harriet—such a conclusion of Mr. Elton's importance with her!
Chpt 2.3-4 (definition 1)
- A very successful visit:—I saw all the three ladies; and felt very much obliged to you for your preparatory hint.
Chpt 2.5-6 (definition 2)obliged = grateful or indebted
- You will say that I am quite an invalid, and go no where, and therefore must decline their obliging invitation; beginning with my compliments, of course.
Chpt 2.7-8 (definition 3)obliging = helpful or willing to be helpful
- No, upon no account in the world, Mr. Weston; I am much obliged to you for reminding me.
Chpt 2.7-8 (definition 2)obliged = grateful or indebted
- …secured, Mrs. Bates as well as Mrs. Goddard being able to come; and her last pleasing duty, before she left the house, was to pay her respects to them as they sat together after dinner; and while her father was fondly noticing the beauty of her dress, to make the two ladies all the amends in her power, by helping them to large slices of cake and full glasses of wine, for whatever unwilling self-denial his care of their constitution might have obliged them to practise during the meal.
Chpt 2.7-8 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- The first remote sound to which she felt herself obliged to attend, was the name of Jane Fairfax.
Chpt 2.7-8 (definition 1)
- I was saying this to Mr. Cole but yesterday, and he quite agreed with me; only he is so particularly fond of music that he could not help indulging himself in the purchase, hoping that some of our good neighbours might be so obliging occasionally to put it to a better use than we can; and that really is the reason why the instrument was bought—or else I am sure we ought to be ashamed of it.
Chpt 2.7-8 (definition 3)obliging = helpful or willing to be helpful
- They were called on to share in the awkwardness of a rather long interval between the courses, and obliged to be as formal and as orderly as the others; but when the table was again safely covered, when every corner dish was placed exactly right, and occupation and ease were generally restored, Emma said, "The arrival of this pianoforte is decisive with me."
Chpt 2.7-8 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
- The rest of the gentlemen being now in the room, Emma found herself obliged to turn from him for a few minutes, and listen to Mr. Cole.
Chpt 2.7-8 (definition 1)
- So very kind and obliging!
Chpt 2.7-8 (definition 3)obliging = helpful or willing to be helpful
- After some attempts, therefore, to be permitted to begin again, they were obliged to thank Mrs. Weston, look sorrowful, and have done.
Chpt 2.7-8 (definition 1)obliged = required (to do something)
Definitions:
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(1) (oblige as in: I am obliged by law.) require (obligate) to do something
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(2) (obliged as in: I'm much obliged for your kindness) grateful or indebted
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(3) (oblige as in: I obliged her every request.) grant a favor to someone