To be overcome by the fragrance of flowers is a delectable form of defeat. From LearnThat.org. [Beverley Nichols.]
It was a "delectable" country -- yes, that was the meaning of the word that had puzzled her. From Wordnik.com. [The Path of the King] Reference
The delectable Miss Haynes. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Swift half visions of her loveliness – of certain delectable details of her face or figure flitted always before him. From Wordnik.com. [The Miller of Old Church] Reference
At any rate it pleased us to recall the delectable lines. From Wordnik.com. [Without Prejudice] Reference
Well may that land be called delectable and a fructuous land, that was be-bled and moisted with the precious blood of our. From Wordnik.com. [The Travels of Sir John Mandeville] Reference
I'm torn between trying to do an Iain Dale style "locked in contemplation" pic or a Kerron Cross style "delectable" pic. From Wordnik.com. [The Webb Log - Looks Familiar] Reference
Also I like the word delectable in every sense. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-06-01] Reference
Stilton cheese and port close the delectable meal. From Wordnik.com. [Restaurants: Go, Consider, Stop] Reference
That something so delectable that over yer will steal. From Wordnik.com. [The Old Hanging Fork and Other Poems] Reference
That, however, is not the most delectable of child stories. From Wordnik.com. [Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk] Reference
They said, "With the shepherds upon the delectable mountains.". From Wordnik.com. [The Riches of Bunyan] Reference
And you see they could buy pretty baubles and delectable foods, for. From Wordnik.com. [A Portrait of Old George Town] Reference
The foreigner would fail to admire what is most delectable to the native. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 385. November, 1847.] Reference
To get back to our boat we had to repass the village of odours delectable. From Wordnik.com. [In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83] Reference
I'm ready as always and look forward to sharing my delectable experiences soon. From Wordnik.com. [Karine Bakhoum: Is the New York Dining Scene Becoming "Tutto Italiano?"] Reference
Another delectable song for children -- also of a subtly didactic character -- is. From Wordnik.com. [Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk] Reference
In a moment, our new cultural curator serves up some delectable entertainment picks. From Wordnik.com. [Audra McDonald: A 'Theater Geek' Turns to Pop] Reference
But what so many of us love about baseball is that it is the most delectable brain food. From Wordnik.com. [Starr Gazing: Raising Hall of Fame Standards] Reference
Those luscious, scrumptious, delectable dairy treats are something that I must treat with caution. From Wordnik.com. [Getting serious with a truly worthy ice cream] Reference
It was approaching this delectable land, then, that we left our young heroes, when making this digression. From Wordnik.com. [Fern Vale (Volume 1) or the Queensland Squatter] Reference
Starters: Try the delectable Louisiana crawfish and crab cake, with creole spice and a chipotle remoulade. From Wordnik.com. [The Good Life] Reference
Odds are Clinton's book will be some combination of disappointing and delectable, just like the man himself. From Wordnik.com. [Writing The Book Of Bill] Reference
"The Seven Stars Cookbook" features delectable regional treats from Harrah's Casinos from all across the country. From Wordnik.com. [Casino Cuisine Beyond The Bland Buffet] Reference
It probably helped that the doll is an homage to that most delectable color, that most wearable of fruits - Peach. From Wordnik.com. [Pandora Young: Steal This Look: Peaches n' Cream Barbie] Reference
Each one is a delectable five course meal set out on a toshak, where we all feast on family-style Afghan delicacies. From Wordnik.com. [Seema Jilani: Pakistanis & Afghans: Brothers in the Dysfunctional Family of Muslim Countries] Reference
A delectable white peach dessert wine turned out to be one of the most memorable wines out of a dozen wineries visited. From Wordnik.com. [Tasty Trails Around the Region] Reference
"Dear, darling, delicious, delectable lady, why should I apologise for taking up your challenge and redeeming my promise?". From Wordnik.com. [Bandit Love] Reference
Her spicy eats looked delectable, but the image of a bag of blood attached to her hand while she cooked killed our appetite. From Wordnik.com. [Top Moments: Seeing Red on Top Chef, Vampire Diaries and Mad Men] Reference
JACKI LYDEN, host: This song, called "This is the Song," is one of 10 delectable tunes on the newest release by Punch Brothers. From Wordnik.com. [Punch Brothers Serve Up A Bluegrass Cocktail] Reference
We dined on fresh berries followed by delectable eggs Benedict (with salmon instead of ham) and buttery, warm homemade croissants. From Wordnik.com. [The Rise of the Supper Club] Reference
Used to sell very good candy an 'a variety of temperance drinks, includin' a special brew of lemon squash, of which delectable beverage. From Wordnik.com. [Kiddie the Scout] Reference
Her spread was most marvelous; she made exquisite cucumber sandwiches, delectable current buns, and buttery scones with clotted cream. From Wordnik.com. [Rev. Jasper Pickery and Three Manifestations of the Devil] Reference
Even as portions of our limbs are joined together in my grinder to create the most tantalizing and delectable meat patéyou've ever had. From Wordnik.com. [A Love Letter of a Cannibal] Reference
To be sure, the New York City Opera revived its delectable production of "L'Etoile," his divinely silly 1877 operetta, earlier this year. From Wordnik.com. [The Smiling Genius] Reference
Café du Monde, its indoor and outdoor seats usually jammed serving the delectable sugary fried beignets, easily offered up an empty table. From Wordnik.com. [Blue Roof Blues] Reference
At the delectable sight, the youngster dropped all its airs of independence, and with weak infantile cries turned and opened wide its bill!. From Wordnik.com. [Ohio Arbor Day 1913: Arbor and Bird Day Manual Issued for the Benefit of the Schools of our State] Reference
She did not know what "delectable" meant, but it sounded good; and mountains, though she had never seen more of them than a far blue line, had always pleased her fancy. From Wordnik.com. [The Path of the King] Reference
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