What is "presents"

Usage examples of "presents".

He presented me with two louis and a gold watch, and I thought I could accept those presents from a young nobleman who shewed so much interest in me.

I did not know what these presents were, and as I could not ask to see them, I answered that, before consulting Paralis, it would be necessary to consecrate the gifts under the planetary hours, and that Querilinthos himself must not see them before the consecration.

The Duchess of Fiano had sent a cask of wine, which was an unknown beverage there, and these presents made them hope for others.

A young man comes up to him, they embrace one another, and the abbe presents him to me as a learned Italian scholar.

Donna Ignazia gratefully refused the quadruple I wished to give her, saying that if it were in my power to make such presents, I might give the money to her lover whenever he called on me.

I sold all his beautiful presents, which made me the possessor of a small fortune.

My opinion is that men who have an ill-sounding name, or one which presents an indecent or ridiculous idea, are right in changing it if they intend to win honour, fame, and fortune either in arts or sciences.

She was not more cheerful on account of my presents, but the tender affection with which she looked at me was the best proof of her grateful feelings.

She liked to offer trifling presents to the other boarders, and the money allowed her to gratify that innocent taste.

If it presents itself too often to his mind, he expels it disdainfully!

I was impressed with the idea that to their unshaken friendship I owed all my good luck, and I made the father, mother, the daughter, and the two sons, receive the presents I had got for them.

I gave these presents because I was afraid of not being able to do so if I waited.

She sent me away, after giving me rich presents, and saying how sorry she was she could not keep me.

For these purposes I shall require a good letter of credit, and some watches and snuff-boxes to make presents with, as we shall have to win over certain of the profane.

I have a hundred louis a month for pin-money, and I distribute it in alms and presents, but with due economy, so that I am not penniless at the end of the month.