All 5 Uses of
indulge
in
The Remains of the Day
- Embarrassing as those moments were for me, I would not wish to imply that I in any way blame Mr Farraday, who is in no sense an unkind person; he was, I am sure, merely enjoying the sort of bantering which in the United States, no doubt, is a sign of a good, friendly understanding between employer and employee, indulged in as a kind of affectionate sport.†
Chpt Prol.indulged = enjoyed to excess
- But then, of course, I hasten to add, there are many valets who would never dream of indulging in this sort of folly — who are, in fact, professionals of the highest discernment.†
Chpt 1e - *indulging = enjoying to excess
- If you will indulge me by listening, I would be most grateful.†
Chpt 2m -indulge = enjoy to excess
- The fact is, I have tended increasingly of late to indulge myself in such recollections.†
Chpt 3e -
- After all, when one thinks about it, it is not such a foolish thing to indulge in — particularly if it is the case that in bantering lies the key to human warmth.†
Chpt 6e -
Definition:
to give in to a desire or allow someone to enjoy or experience something -- especially something pleasurable