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Definition
to give into a desire or enjoy something — especially in excess of what is thought good—such as a desire to eat too much cake, or be too lazy
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to allow or help someone to get their way or enjoy something — especially something that (probably because of excess) is not considered to be good or proper
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to allow or help someone to get their way or enjoy something — especially something that (probably because of excess) is not considered to be good or proper
- What if she, Marilla, should indulge Matthew's unaccountable whim and let her stay?Chapter 5 — Anne's History (82% in)
- "Anne Shirley, since you seem to be so fond of the boys' company we shall indulge your taste for it this afternoon," he said sarcastically.Chapter 15 — A Tempest in the School Teapot (66% in)
- Little girls never indulged in that kind of fun when I was young.Chapter 19 — A Concert a Catastrophe and a Confession (87% in)
- A good cry, indulged in the grateful solitude of the east gable, had soothed her nerves and restored her to her wonted cheerfulness.Chapter 28 — An Unfortunate Lily Maid (91% in)
- And that night, when Anne had gone to prayer meeting with Diana, Marilla sat alone in the wintry twilight and indulged in the weakness of a cry.Chapter 31 — Where the Brook and River Meet (63% in)
There are no more uses of "indulge" in Anne Of Green Gables.
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