Of all the diversions of life, there is none so proper to fill up its empty spaces as the reading of useful and entertaining authors. From LearnThat.org. [Joseph Addison, Source: Spectator, no. 93 (London), 16 June 1711.]
An entertaining puppet show. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : We spent an entertaining evening at the theater. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used with object) : He never entertained such ideas. ,They secretly entertained thoughts of revenge. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used without object) : They loved to talk, dance, and entertain. From Dictionary.com.
Johnson's friends joined him in entertaining the crowd. From Wordnik.com. [Remembering a Magical appearance] Reference
Whats really entertaining is the comments left by people. From Wordnik.com. [PETA Stinks] Reference
What makes sports entertaining is that it is unpredictable. From Wordnik.com. [The only sure NHL prediction: There always will be surprises] Reference
Newt although entertaining, is ethically flawed and unelectable. From Wordnik.com. [Sound Politics: Giuliani is looking interesting] Reference
Of course, what I find most entertaining is really great writing. From Wordnik.com. [Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » INTERVIEW: Ellen Sandler] Reference
(CNN) -- Vera Lynn, who made her name entertaining troops in World. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Queen Elizabeth II opens new UK Supreme Court] Reference
David's conduct in entertaining his secret overtures for undermining. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
If u compare them, then Die Hard 4, although entertaining, is te worst of them. From Wordnik.com. [Top 10 Unfairly Maligned Sequels » Scene-Stealers] Reference
The two-part kickoff was thoroughly entertaining from a "Lost" fan's perspective. From Wordnik.com. [‘Lost’ Creators Plan To Walk Away After Season Six, Not Thinking About What’s Next » MTV Movies Blog] Reference
Association WPA field secretaries also played an important role in entertaining the POWs. From Wordnik.com. [Pursuit of an 'Unparalleled Opportunity': The American YMCA and Prisoner of War Diplomacy among the Central Power Nations during World War I] Reference
Most of the convention entertaining is about wealthy special interests wooing politicians. From Wordnik.com. [Loopholes let lawmakers live large] Reference
My Marion will have pleasure in entertaining, for days or weeks, the friend of her husband. From Wordnik.com. [The Scottish Chiefs] Reference
But this inquiry, however useful or entertaining, is attended with two peculiar difficulties. From Wordnik.com. [The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire] Reference
I agree, watching them on VHS, however, does give them a certain entertaining quality, though. From Wordnik.com. [Actor Corey Haim Dies at 38 | /Film] Reference
I simply cannot imagine anyone with a single ounce of common sense finding Palin entertaining?. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Palin’s talk show debut garners weak reviews, lower-than-expected ratings.] Reference
GROSS: The early bands that you played with were bands that you called entertaining bands, like. From Wordnik.com. [100 Years Of Jazz Clarinetist Artie Shaw] Reference
This rich padre, it is said, spends a great part of his fortune in entertaining actors and singers. From Wordnik.com. [Life in Mexico, During a Residence of Two Years in That Country] Reference
But what it highly entertaining is the analysis of the company's decision to build the A380 "superjumbo". From Wordnik.com. [Smug] Reference
What makes her so entertaining is the way she combines gentle sweetness with a streak of pure, unadulterated filth. From Wordnik.com. [This week's new comedy] Reference
Although I have quibbles about them, the Manga Guides remain entertaining supplementary reading for tough subjects. From Wordnik.com. [The Manga Guide to Molecular Biology » Manga Worth Reading] Reference
I have been returned but a fortnight, the last week of which has been occupied in entertaining Mr.G. who has been our guest. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs, Correspondence and Poetical Remains of Jane Taylor] Reference
For years Yepsen has suffered from Chris Matthews Disease and been more interested in entertaining himself than doing his job. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Retiring Yepsen] Reference
Burton and his wife were always of a most hospitable nature; they would have spent their last penny in entertaining their friends. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of Isabel, Lady Burton] Reference
The result is both interesting and entertaining, which is. From Wordnik.com. [Blogography] Reference
Writer Alan Plater recalls entertaining the idea of being a comic. From Wordnik.com. [BBC (UK) Homepage main promotional content] Reference
Even worse, they are not good at entertaining, which is their business. From Wordnik.com. [Capitol Hill Coffee House] Reference
"People are taking a greater interest in entertaining, which is lovely.". From Wordnik.com. [Stuff.co.nz - Stuff] Reference
The show was very entertaining, which is exactly what the viewers wanted. From Wordnik.com. [Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch] Reference
David's brilliant and entertaining, which is a rare combination in my books. From Wordnik.com. [Sweetmantra: Internet Marketing Advice] Reference
But it's creative and entertaining, which is more than I can say for most things. From Wordnik.com. [Epinions Recent Content for Home] Reference
Less noted but almost as entertaining is Derbyshire’s backhanded apology at NR. From Wordnik.com. [Never Mind Abortion, How About Some Cannibalism?] Reference
At the very least, it was entertaining, which is about all you can ask for in a movie. From Wordnik.com. [Blogography] Reference
And because of these fourscore years, it was called the entertaining of the noble head. From Wordnik.com. [The Mabinogion Vol. 3 (of 3)] Reference
Indeed she was thrilling with pleasure at the idea of entertaining her cousin in her new home. From Wordnik.com. [The Making of a Soul] Reference
They would not appreciate the notion of entertaining a pregnant woman whose husband had died ten years ago. From Wordnik.com. [A Christmas Bride]
She came to me with tears and said she'd have to give up the idea of entertaining the king at her party if his coming depended on. From Wordnik.com. [Lady Bountiful] Reference
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