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content with how things are
Definition
satisfied
- As far as he could remember, Sam slept through the night in deep content, if logs are contented.1.7 — Book 1 Chapter 7 — In the House of Tom Bombadil (44% in)
- In other matters they were, as a rule, generous and not greedy, but contented and moderate, so that estates, farms, workshops, and small trades tended to remain unchanged for generations.Prologue (57% in)
There are no more uses of "content" flagged with this meaning in The Fellowship of the Ring.
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- But now alas! unless you should at some time return hither, you must be content with our gift.2.8 — Book 2 Chapter 8 — Farewell to Lorien (40% in)
- I am content.1.4 — Book 1 Chapter 4 — A Short Cut to Mushrooms (15% in)
- There were also many other things to follow, and when they had finished even Fatty Bolger heaved a sigh of content.1.5 — Book 1 Chapter 5 — A Conspiracy Unmasked (38% in)
- They are usually content merely to watch you, as long as daylight lasts, and don't do much.1.6 — Book 1 Chapter 6 — The Old Forest (10% in)
- As far as he could remember, Sam slept through the night in deep content, if logs are contented.1.7 — Book 1 Chapter 7 — In the House of Tom Bombadil (44% in)
- Moving constantly in and out of his talk was Old Man Willow, and Frodo learned now enough to content him, indeed more than enough, for it was not comfortable lore.1.7 — Book 1 Chapter 7 — In the House of Tom Bombadil (61% in)
- Frodo and his companions huddled round the fire, wrapped in every garment and blanket they possessed; but Strider was content with a single cloak, and sat a little apart, drawing thoughtfully at his pipe.1.11 — Book 1 Chapter 11 — A Knife in the Dark (77% in)
- Just give me news of my friends, and tell me the end of the affair at the Ford, as I keep on asking, and I shall be content for the present.2.1 — Book 2 Chapter 1 — Many Meetings (24% in)
- 'But you shall be merry tonight, and listen to your heart's content.2.1 — Book 2 Chapter 1 — Many Meetings (38% in)
- Health and hope grew strong in them, and they were content with each good day as it came, taking pleasure in every meal, and in every word and song.2.3 — Book 2 Chapter 3 — The Ring Goes South (9% in)
- Sometimes Frodo was with them; but he was content to lean on their guidance, and he spent as much time as he could with Bilbo.2.3 — Book 2 Chapter 3 — The Ring Goes South (23% in)
- It is to be hoped that the Orcs will be content with driving us from Moria.2.6 — Book 2 Chapter 6 — Lothlorien (23% in)
- But I will be content, if only Legolas here shares my blindness.2.6 — Book 2 Chapter 6 — Lothlorien (75% in)
- I am content.2.7 — Book 2 Chapter 7 — The Mirror of Galadriel (56% in)
- You did not wish to see Elf-magic and were content.2.7 — Book 2 Chapter 7 — The Mirror of Galadriel (74% in)
- Not that most of the Company were eager to hurry southwards: they were content that the decision, which they must make at latest when they came to Rauros and the Tindrock Isle, still lay some days ahead; and they let the River bear them on at its own pace, having no desire to hasten towards the perils that lay beyond, whichever course they took in the end.2.9 — Book 2 Chapter 9 — The Great River (1% in)
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