It was a pleasant thing to behold that fair and golden-haired child in the lap of the old man, and to think that, different as they were, the hearts of both could be
gladdened with the same joys.
Whilst I was sad- dened by the thought of losing the aid of my kind mistress, I was
gladdened by the invaluable instruc- tion which, by the merest accident, I had gained from my master.
Discerning that Clifford was not
gladdened by her efforts, Hepzibah searched about the house for the means of more exhilarating pastime.
Her dress was not uncomfortable anywhere; her lace berthe did not droop anywhere; her rosettes were not crushed nor torn off; her pink slippers with high, hollowed-out heels did not pinch, but
gladdened her feet; and the thick rolls of fair chignon kept up on her head as if they were her own hair.
Juno of the golden throne looked down as she stood upon a peak of Olympus and her heart was gladdened at the sight of him who was at once her brother and her brother-in-law, hurrying hither and thither amid the fighting.
"Trojans," he cried, "bid the father and mother of noble Ilioneus make moan for him in their house, for the wife also of Promachus son of Alegenor will never be gladdened by the coming of her dear husband--when we Argives return with our ships from Troy."
Gay and merry was the time; and right gay and merry were at least four of the numerous hearts that were
gladdened by its coming.
It was a beautiful sunset, and a sight of the glowing rays, mantling the tree-tops and rustling branches,
gladdened every heart.
At length, on the 24th of October, they were
gladdened by the sight of some savage tents, and hastened to land and visit them, for they were anxious to procure information to guide them on their route.
When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly
gladdened at the sight of him.
I was saddened by the passing of Jim Dougherty and
gladdened by your tribute to him.