How To Use Affection In A Sentence

Yet, there are times when I wonder if my love is misplaced, if I should temper my affection.
To wake up with her belly-up and demanding affection is to have your heart explode with the kind of joy that compels some people into a life of large-scale oil painting.
It was a day for the children who were special in some way and also for their loving parents who showered them with constant attention and unbounded affection.
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It nearly brought a tear to my eye when I saw thousands of screaming fans watching a bunch of (and I use the term affectionately) nerds out there doing their thing. Sun Bloggers

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Physical touch, affection, and the messiness of caring for an uncoordinated person did not come easily.
The first hand-held phones, affectionately known as "bricks", were still big and bulky, only made voice calls, and cost more than $4000.
I watched as my heart hungered for the same affection. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad
An affectionate arm around the shoulders, a warm and reassuring hug, a gentle touch upon the arm, even just an understanding glance, are enough to drive away the blues and kindle hope in a heart beset with workaday cares.
I have a special affection for moths. Times, Sunday Times
Rabbit behavior My 12 week old lop ear house rabbit has a thing about nibling my son and she hurts him. how can i stop her from doing it coz he is now starting to get scared of her. i tell him its a sign of affection and i dont want him scared of her please help Answerbag: Latest Questions in Question Categories
They shook hands in a very male, unaffectionate sort of way.
It's not the affection that she enjoys, but rather the lavish gifts that are tossed her way.
Why do you keep battling to win his love and affection? The Sun
Heart disease is an affection of the heart brought on by morbific agents turned loose in the blood from imperfect digestion.
To return to the Kantian terms with which we began, heil is linguistic self-affection. Patriot Acts: The Political Language of Henrich von Kleist
We had many family quarrels about it, and they began in time to grow up to a dangerous height; for as I was quite estranged form my husband (as he was called) in affection, so I took no heed to my words, but sometimes gave him language that was provoking; and, in short, strove all I could to bring him to a parting with me, which was what above all things in the world I desired most. Moll Flanders
They have a real and tender affection for her.
The former, in relation to a thing as being in the number of entities; (2.) the latter, in reference to something inherng in a thing, being present with it or one of its circumstantials -- or in reference to a thing as producing something else, or as being produced by some other -- and if there be any other affections and relations of things among themselves. The Works of James Arminius, Vol. 1
Though I was on friendlier, more relaxed and affectionate terms with my fellow western-New Yorker John Gardner, who'd published an early short story of mine titled "The Death of Mrs. Sheer" in his literary magazine "MSS" -- and who regarded me, somewhat embarrassingly, as a "major American writer" -- like himself -- it can't be said that John Gardner was a mentor of mine either. Joyce Carol Oates's 'In the Absence of Mentors/Monsters': Narrative Magazine
He accepted the situation, happy in the gentle and protecting affection the girl showed him, fitfully enough, for she had, as she called it, her bad days when she used to visit her mother and remain long hours in the riverside hut, coming out as inscrutable as ever, but with a contemptuous look and a short word ready to answer any of his speeches. Almayer's Folly
To be honest, I like the Heath who was caring, affectionate and down to earth, more than the Heath who was pimping practically every girl he came across.
_ -- This affection is almost always met with in adults, and the earliest symptoms are pain and weakness in the legs, and sometimes a slight kyphotic projection of the spinous processes. Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.
The need to respond to good with good, to generosity with generosity, constancy in her affections, patience and love of work are qualities that have been with Lena since childhood.
You tend to thrive on your own and shrug off most affection.
Ahmed is thankful to his Hyderabad Sultans mates for their warmth and affection.
I love the men flower heart also due, so I be more affectionate more ruthless.
What phlegmatical reasons soever were made you," wrote the Queen, who but three weeks before had been so gentle and affectionate to her, ambassador, "how happeneth it that you will not remember, that when a man hath faulted and committed by abettors thereto, neither the one nor the other will willingly make their own retreat. History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce — Complete (1584-1609)
Their conjugal affection still is ty'd,And still the mournful race is multiply'd:They bill, they tread; Alcyone compress'd,Sev'n days sits brooding on her floating nest:A wintry queen: her sire at length is kind,Calms ev'ry storm, and hushes ev'ry wind;Prepares his empire for his daughter's ease,And for his hatching nephews smooths the seas. Mystery bird: Black-capped kingfisher, Halcyon pileata
He's so susceptible that she easily gained his affection.
The power of affection or love has its place because the world longs for redemption.
In his letters, as in conversation, he offers himself no sanctuary, and the picture we are left to gather is an exaggeration of the facts: cold, hard, captious, rarely affectionate, often gloomy.
Nostri primum sit propositi affectionum causas indagare; res ipsa hortari videtur, nam alioqui earum curatio, manca et inutilis esset. Anatomy of Melancholy
Seek ye then, fair daughters, the possession of that inward grace, whose essence shall permeate and vitalize the affections, adorn the countenance, make mellifluous the voice, and impart a hallowed beauty even to your motions. Searchlights on Health: Light on Dark Corners A Complete Sexual Science and a Guide to Purity and Physical Manhood, Advice To Maiden, Wife, And Mother, Love, Courtship, And Marriage
Her mother is a drug addict and has been in and out of jail for over a decade, and Megan's insatiable craving for affection is both tragic and repellent.
At home, his bond with his stepfather contributed to his benign and affectionate feelings toward men.
She was sure William only felt a brotherly affection towards her.
A rush of pure affection swept over him.
Stevie is obvious in his affections for his fellow investigators; Moore is much more circumspect. 12. The Alienist by Caleb Carr
The presence of these foreign substances in the eye, in connection with the salt spray and irritating atmosphere, greatly aggravated the ophthalmia, and resolved it into a chronic affection, which ultimately resulted in entropium. The Dog
It's not exactly affectionate, but we Limeys can grin and bear it.
‘Come on, Dolly,’ I said, giving her an affectionate prod.
He gave her a kiss that betokened his affection.
Then, slowly, mercifully, humor and affection grew.
‘Dumpling’ is a term of affection in English, when used as a metaphor of tenderness for someone embraceable and sweet.
Some situations lend themselves to brotherly shows of affection. Christianity Today
He had a deep affection for his aunt.
That trial is not fair where affection is the judge.
I wish you a merry Christmas. All affection and best wishes to you and yours.
He touched her lightly under the chin with a solitary finger, a common exhibition of affection she had noticed, and the look in his eyes made Sara blink back tears of happiness.
Case in point: Openly anxious about grass-roots disaffection from the Republican Party, conservative Christian organizers are reaching for ways to turn out voters this November, including arguing that recognizing same-sex marriage could also limit religious freedom. September 2006
The child is simply hungry for affection.
Chinese people seem to have more affection for, and put more belief in, Western notions and practices.
Assertion: Michelle Obama's affectionate fist bump with her husband as they walked offstage was a "terrorist fist jab" (in the words of Fox anchorperson E.D. Hill). Robert Koehler: The Shadow Platform
A very great affection to God and his favour; for, in the time of trouble, that which he complains of most feelingly is God's withdrawing his gracious presence (v. 1): "Why standest thou afar off, as one unconcerned in the indignities done to thy name and the injuries done to the people? Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon)
She had a prior claim on his affections.
Indeed, disaffection and rebellion in Ireland convinced ministers of the necessity of parliamentary union.
The combination of intellectual integrity and a twinkle in the eye inspired affection as well as respect. Times, Sunday Times
Trusting in her intercession with Christ, who whereas He is the "one mediator of God and men" (1 Timothy ii, 5), chose to make His Mother the advocate of sinners, and the minister and mediatress of grace, as an earnest of heavenly gifts and as a token of Our paternal affection we most lovingly impart the Apostolic Blessing to you, Venerable Brethren, and to all the flock committed to your care. Latest Articles
He has a body weak and frail like other men; he has affections and passions like every one born of woman: he lives in a changeful world.
I love the child, with what may he called amor naturalis -- or rather paternus -- the affection of a father. The Prairie
Pop music usurped comics in my affections. Times, Sunday Times
Bart had a deep affection for the old man.
It's a great feeling when a wild animal shows you affection.
The family, is Mulan for the father of story; affection, is this story; affection, is A Bing the moon reflected in the melody.
While the word is not always used in disparagement, it is never used as a compliment except as a possible term of affection among close friends just as a close Alabama friend of mine might exclaim to this Alabama boy, "Bubba, you ole redneck, how are you? Good Friday in Oaxaca
Treat your spouse with tenderness and affection. Christianity Today
Hewas a loyal family man and an affectionate father, and in the mornings he let his young children climb into bed and “lie closeto him.” FORGE OF EMPIRES 1861-1871
Fear makes our imagination conceive what it list, invites the devil to come to us, as [1667] Agrippa and Cardan avouch, and tyranniseth over our phantasy more than all other affections, especially in the dark. Anatomy of Melancholy
There may be a slight and normal masochistic tendency in most boys, and _perhaps_ the erogenic character of the buttocks has something to do with the development of affection. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 Sexual Inversion
Had she playacted her affections for him for all that time, in order to put her hands on the greater prize? Forbidden Enchantment
Her somnolent black eyes and tenderly pursed pink lips intrude upon the eggshell delicacy of her face with the most delicate affection.
It's showbizzy, ingenious, affectionate but irreverent. Times, Sunday Times
In some instances lameness is mixed as in joint ailments, involvement of the bicipital bursa (bursa intertubercularis), etc. In affections of the extremity there exists supporting leg lameness. Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1
The language, the violence, the unapologetic maleness of gangland bonding mixes the excesses of laddish culture with an affectionate tribute to Kray Brothers brutalism.
That a man should lay down his life for his friend seems strange to vulgar affections and such as confine themselves within that worldly principle, “Charity begins at home.” Religio Medici
With small blond curls gracing his head and bright blue eyes, Jake was the object of Nell's affections.
The overall impression is of a man with a warm and capacious heart and an affection for others that sustained his creative enterprises to the end.
‘He was a real gentleman and a lot of people had great affection for him,’ she said.
a grandparent's natural affection for a grandchild
The affection on the enthalpies of formation aroused by factors, such as size factor, electronegativity, the energy of orbit of selectron etc, is also discussed.
Because of their affectionate and sensitive nature they are used for riding and companionship programmes.
He likens it to a marriage, spiked with petulant tiffs, where affection has cooled into mutual respect and where the partners are increasingly living apart together.
He'll be remembered with genuine affection.
Affectionate childe: Ha ha. This wench is too interesting.
We had just taken a tour of the camp, led by a vibrant young man in a straw hat named Patrick, of late affectionately called "L'Agronome" or "agronomist" in French. Uma Viswanathan: New Leadership In Haiti
He will be remembered with much affection by his family and close friends.
I was being kissed a lot lately: I needed the affection, I can tell you.
I was happy to learn that the Prime Minister, whom you affectionately called the Taoiseach -- you know, I want the members of the Congress to learn that. Presidents Remarks American Ireland Foundation Dinner
I wanted something small with big eyes and a strong rasping tongue to lavish me with affection. Times, Sunday Times
WSJ music critic Jim Fusilli introduces you to the 'Gee-Bees', the generationally biased among us who rarely attribute their affection for the music of their youth to fond memories. Music Sales, Show Tickets Rose in 2011
B. G.) which graced the board with its plastic forms, suggestive of the most pleasing objects, -- the spiral ringlets pendent from the brow of beauty, -- the magic circlet, which is the pledge of plighted affection, -- the indissoluble knot, which typifies the union of hearts, which organs were also largely represented; this exceptional delicacy would at any other time have claimed his special notice. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 117, July, 1867.
I choose for my subject faith wrought into life, apart from creed or dogma. By faith I mean a vision of good one cherishes and the enthusiasm that pushes one to seek its fulfillment regardless of obstacles. Faith is a dynamic power that breaks the chain of routine and gives a new, fine turn to old commonplaces. Faith reinvigorates the will, enriches the affections and awakens a sense of creativeness.
In the beginning it appears that he really wanted to win her affection, her trust, her love. Christianity Today
So the unhappy mother had pierced her breast with a dagger, and, by her side, similarly self-slain, lay the serving woman who had miscounselled her to wrongdoing, yet, as I could quite well comprehend, from motives of sincere affection, to safeguard for her her husband's love and to give her the joy of motherhood for which she craved. Tales of Destiny
There is a need to go on being touched, to receive affection and recognition in this way all through life.
I adore you for the Mercedes and the house and my Arabian horsy Gayle whinnies affectionately. Sentimental Me
Britain retained their loyalty and affection by progressively conceding their demands for greater freedom and autonomy over a period of more than a century.
Some people aren’t comfortable displaying their affection in screamingly obvious ways, but this doesn’t mean that they don’t care – they simply prefer to be more subtle. Hopeless Romantic « Happy Healthy Hip Parenting
In a general way, inflammation and other affections of bursae and thecae are considered very similar to like affections of joints. Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. Buddha
And the real reason he was unhappy and unaffectionate was because he was depressed about his job.
Many women are virtual slaves to their pimps, snared by false protestations of love, and then held in his thrall by a combination of violence and spurious affection.
If I could sum up our problems in a sentence, I would have to say that he was kind of a Bad Boy: brooding, depressed, grouchy, inattentive, unaffectionate.
I do make my complainte, and whether you geue me cause to aduaunce my cries vp into the heauens, your selfe shall be the iudge: for, if like a iudge in deede you doe geue ouer your disordinate affection, I then appeale to the iudgement of your inuincible minde, of late accomplished with all curtesie and gentlenesse. The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1
In addition, if you look closely at the article you will see it has a certain wry affectionateness towards Labour, and deals with the expenses scandals humorously, pointing out just a few individuals who have apparently failed their genial and public spirited leader. Archive 2009-05-16
But sunshine and grapevines have done nothing to ease his disaffection.
What a dreary mourning it is to dwell upon those vehement protests of dead affection! Vanity Fair
He had fallen in love, Mary's beauty and her assent to his affections spinning him like a top.
We could be polite, affectionate even, concerned about Pat, but the love we had lost was impossible to duplicate now. MAN AND WIFE
She'll be in need of some fey, shy boy affections.
As we walk past the High Court in Glasgow, passers-by call out affectionately to him and he returns the banter.
Postremo illud affectus omnes atque ipsum appetitum rebellione infecit; haec renovata sanctitas in ordinem cogit perturbatas affectiones, et ipsam rebellem concupiscentiam dominio spoliat, et quasi sub jugum mittit. Pneumatologia
It's wrong for a man to play with a woman's affections.
Our greatest literary treasure's Talking Heads series captured this nation's idiosyncrasies with his affectionatedissection of human frailty.
The distant object of his affections is Caroline.
Their acceptance of Lydia is total and is signified by a gesture of affection from his mother.
Why? because the doctrines he preached to them were directly contrary to their lusts and corrupt affections, and defeated their expectations of a worldly Messias, who should have answered their sensual desires with the plenties and glories of such an earthly kingdom, as they had wholly set their gross hearts and souls upon. Sermons Preached Upon Several Occasions. Vol. II.
Then I wandered from the fancies of others and formed affections and intimacies with the aerial creations of my own brain — but still clinging to reality I gave a name to these conceptions and nursed them in the hope of realization. Attached to Reading: Mary Shelley's Psychical Reality
As God is the centre of our concupiscible affections, so sin is the object of those we call irascible; and the affections of love and hatred being the ground of all the rest, I must have a great care that I do not mistake or miscarry in them: for if these be placed upon wrong objects, it is impossible any of the rest should be placed upon right ones. Private Thoughts Upon Religion and a Christian Life; to which is Added the Necessity and Advantage of Frequent Communion. Volume I.
To all outward appearances, her sister and brother-in-law treated her well; they were affectionate with her.
If blood vessels are damaged, people can suffer an affection gangrene.
Anthony loved the excuse to chide, to mock, to exercise, in appearance, a little affectionate tutelage. IN LOVE AND WAR
She is inclined to wrap her flippers around their legs and give them an affectionate cuddle.
He was a boy who desperately needed affection.
Shih Tzu puppies at one week of age can respond to their breeder with warmth and affection.
Emily smiled down at her son and ruffled his hair affectionately.
His caricatures were affectionate but not obsequious representations of the great and the good. Times, Sunday Times
If men are prone to mistake their selfish feelings for benevolent affections; then we may easily see wliy they so generally disbelieve the doctrine of total de - pravity, which is plainly taught in the word of God. Sermons on various important subjects of doctrine and practice
The form of body peculiarly subject to phthisical complaints was the smooth, the whitish, that resembling the lentil; the reddish, the blue-eyed, the leucophlegmatic, and that with the scapulae having the appearance of wings: and women in like manner, with regard to the melancholic and subsanguineous, phrenitic and dysenteric affections principally attacked them. Of The Epidemics
They love it when the pupils spontaneously show affection or appreciation.
At the close, however, he won out - in a calmy affectionate, deeply moving farewell. Times, Sunday Times
Grandpa Captain Wilton, of before their time, but whose wild and lusty deeds and pranks, told them by their fathers, they remembered with gustoGrandpa Captain Wilton, or David Wilton, or "All Hands" as the Hawaiians of that remote day had affectionately renamed him. The Kanaka Surf
Five or six birds - doves, robins, bluebirds - had perched on the windowsill, and were affectionately nestling against her hands and arms.
And because of the natural bonds of familial affection that prevail.
To her, in these days of imminent dismay, my thoughts flew out as to a fair protecting saint; until the inspiration of her visionary presence wrought in my fancy with such a dramaturgic power, that I seemed to walk daily with her, and to know all those delicate and sweet propinquities by which liking passes into affection and affection is glorified into love. Apologia Diffidentis
If all affectionate care, that I would rather no one answered.
The practice of infanticide, for selfish reasons, was, as we shall see in later chapters, horribly prevalent among many of the lower races, and even where the young were tenderly reared, the feeling toward them was hardly what we call affection -- a conscious, enduring devotion -- but a sort of animal instinct which is shared by tigers and other fierce and cruel animals, and which endures but a short time. Primitive Love and Love-Stories
When the intelligence becomes powerless to command and to say what and when and how the affections shall disport themselves, then man becomes a slave to his heart and is led like an ass by the nose hither and thither; and when nature thus runs unrestrained and wild, it makes for the mudholes of lust wherein to wallow and besot itself. Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals
My labours (if I may so term that which was the comfort of my other labours) I have dedicated to the King; desirous, if there be any good in them, it may be as the fat of a sacrifice, incensed to his honour: and the second copy I have sent unto you, not only in good affection, but in a kind of congruity, in regard of your great and rare desert of learning. Selected English Letters
Preferred term, both as a noun and as an adjective, for women who are sexually and affectionally attracted to other women. Unilateral Invasion
For now, Mr. Cuccinelli - known in a not-so-affectionate way in Virginia as "cooch" - is concentrating on winning the biggest of legal cases against the biggest of adversaries: the president of the United States. NYT > Home Page
She expresses much appreciation for what she considers beautiful and is beginning to show and receive affection.
In the Preface to St Leon, Godwin expostulates upon his turn from a politics based on public discussion to one based on private affections.
I was just misinterpreting a tender display of affection.
Anger, frustration and hatred are as real and valid emotions as affection, protection or love. Mothers who Leave
Their affection blossoms into love which is unfortunately unattainable.
Much of his affection for the South stemmed from his belief that it was a haven from the onward march of modern industrial progress.
The roots of the different species are subacid and mucilaginous when fresh; and a decoction of them has been employed as a domestic remedy in sore mouth and in affections of the throat; also considered as alexipharmic in snake bites. Resources of the Southern Fields and Forests, Medical, Economical, and Agricultural. Being also a Medical Botany of the Confederate States; with Practical Information on the Useful Properties of the Trees, Plants, and Shrubs
One year ago, and Uncle Nat would have started with delight at the mention of a place so fraught with remembrances of _Dora_, but Eugenia's last cruel letter had chilled his love, and now, when he thought of Dora, it was as one incapable of either affection or gratitude. Dora Deane
The sentence is said in a soft, quiet, affectionate sort of way.
The thousands who have read and loved Mr. Robinson's earlier story of the little Cumberland mountain girl, whose bright courage won for her the affectionate appellation of "Smiles," will eagerly welcome her return. 'Smiles' A Rose of the Cumberlands
Sometimes affection is a shy flower that takes time to blossom.
Over time that had been corrupted to the affectionate and alliterative Wheezy. A CONVICTION OF GUILT
It felt nice to be lusted after, to be an object of affection, but she still could not shake her fear of being loved.
Ask what changes you could make to help her feel warmer towards you and help her show affection. The Sun
The latter was fiercely jealous, and if Parsons showed obvious affection toward someone, Patsy howled as though she were calling upon all her lupine ancestors to come forth and carry off the intruder.
You can see the genuine affection there and it's not a showbiz couple thing.
Smith's love of her home and the affection of her family mean that her wanderlust never stops her returning to Lanarkshire.
Armstrong takes his protest an intriguing step forward with this album by creating a rock opera informed by disaffection and disillusionment.
She ruffled his thick hair affectionately and laughed.
Translate the following sentence into Chinese, 'Six years later "The Uncrowned Queen of Iraq", as Bell was affectionately known died in Baghdad, and was buried in the British cemetery there.
Duncan placed an affectionate kiss on her forehead which she didn't react to.
My greetings come with affection for the nicest kind of birthday that could be wished for you.When this day comes to an end and you lie down to rest,may the peace of a golden dream be filled with happiness.
They are affectionate and uninhibited and their lifelong devotion to each other is touching.
I choose for my subject faith wrought into life, apart from creed or dogma. By faith I mean a vision of good one cherishes and the enthusiasm that pushes one to seek its fulfillment regardless of obstacles. Faith is a dynamic power that breaks the chain of routine and gives a new, fine turn to old commonplaces. Faith reinvigorates the will, enriches the affections and awakens a sense of creativeness.
The laundry here was known affectionately as the bagwash. Dangerous Lady
In the past, when homosexuality was still considered shameful, I was slow to confess my desires to anyone - which made my reluctance to return women's affections seem all the more ill-natured.
My greetings come with affection for the nicest kind of birthday that could be wished for you.When this day comes to an end and you lie down to rest,may the peace of a golden dream be filled with happiness.
This volume argued that true religion resides in the heart, or the seat of affections, emotions, and inclinations.
The unaccountable failure needled O as he landed in Chicago and noticed again he had not been able to give comfort and encouragement, as he had planned to, to a friend from his past for whom he still felt affection. O: A Presidential Novel
Warm wishes on your birthday.I send along my love and affection for you as well as a small gift.Take care!
Conversely, my husband has formed affectionate bonds with my family.
THERE is in the Church an abundance and a rich variety of what we call devotions -- practices that express our respect, affection and veneration for the chosen friends of God. Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals
The images are intended to convey alienation and disaffection and succeed in doing that, but not much more.
For they strive by a kind of toilsome exercise of the body itself to root out those lusts that are hurtful to the body, that is, those habits and affections of the soul that lead to the enjoyment of unworthy objects. On Christian Doctrine, in Four Books
It is, in truth, almost as bad as it sounds; but this song has wormed its way into my affections, probably something to do with the whistling. Readers recommend: songs with special guests
•The scene: After training at Disney's Sports Complex outside Orlando for seven years, the Buccaneers have stayed home for camp at their sprawling, state-of-the-art headquarters, which like their previous digs is affectionately known as One Buc Place. Youth won't stop Bucs' Morris from running old-school camp
The family is the rain, take irritable, leaving Qingliang; affection is the wind, blowing the sorrow, stay happy; the family is the sun, taking away the darkness, leaving the light. The family is the most great, no matter you are happy, frustration, pain, loss, it will gently on your way, quietly with your life.
A hundred affectionate contests on such points as these, took place on the sad night which preceded his departure; and, as the termination of every angerless dispute brought them nearer and nearer to the close of their slight preparations, Kate grew busier and busier, and wept more silently. Nicholas Nickleby
Affectionately, the documentary gives due to what gay visibility there was, even if gay characters met tragic ends.
My gleesome, gentle Harriet! with all the sweetness and affection of shepherd love. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 399, Supplementary Number
However, the breed has a basic gentle and affectionate nature, and is really a loving animal.
Jesse, suspended from his job as police chief of Paradise, is a drunken recluse, much to the disgust of his oddly unaffectionate dog. Tom Selleck, 'Jesse Stone' keep doing what they do best
The combination of intellectual integrity and a twinkle in the eye inspired affection as well as respect. Times, Sunday Times
But the skin beauty is not the firmest hold she has on Temple's affections; this was not the beauty that had attracted her lover and held him enchained in her service for seven years of waiting and suspense; this was not the only light leading him through dark days of doubt, almost of despair, constant, unwavering in his troth to her. Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54)
If he had handled it unlovingly, unaffectionately, and roughly would he have been arrested?
But there are many signs of public disaffection with the two-party system.
A dissection of what we call affection does not give so vivid an impression of the master-passion as a true love-sonnet written by a poet. The Idler Magazine, Volume III., July 1893 An Illustrated Monthly
The certainty of one more day’s affection, which she gained by silence, outvalued the hope of a perpetuity combined with the risk of all. A Pair of Blue Eyes
Here I underwent a second survey, which ended in the full approbation of Mrs. Phoebe Ayres, the name of my tutoress elect, to whose care and instructions I was affectionately recommended. Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure
Coming to men with the Circean torch of licentiousness in her hand, with fair promises of freedom, she first stupefies the conscience, and brutifies the affections; and then renders her votaries the most abject slaves of guilt and crime. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs
She held her son to her in an affectionate embrace.
John is much more of a persuader, he leads by affection almost.
When the minister in Hawthorne's story donned the veil, ‘its gloom… enabled him to sympathise with all dark affections.’
Often aggressive and belligerent, the generationally biased—let's call them Gee-Bees—rarely attribute their affection for the music of their youth to tender memories. Meet the Gee-Bees
Human beings are funny. They long to be with the person they love but refuse to admit openly. Some are afraid to show even the slightest sign of affection because of fear. Fear that their feelings may not be recognized, or even worst, returned. But one thing about human beings puzzles me the most is their conscious effort to be connected with the object of their affection even if it kills them slowly within. Sigmund Freud
It seems I have a serious rival for Kenneth 's affections. LADY BE GOOD
Neuerthelesse, desirous to vanquishe his indurate affections, he continued abroade for a certaine time, during whiche space, vnable to quenche the fire, he led a more desolate and troublesome life, then he did before. The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1
If the target of your affections returns your gaze for more than a second, chances are they're interested.

How To Use Affection In A Sentence

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