How To Use Refreshment In A Sentence
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If slipping into your jammies and turning off the lights isn't enough to give you mental refreshment, or if stress and anxiety leave your brain a mess, try one of these mental-acuity agents.
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Afterwards, mourners were invited for refreshments by the nuns.
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The country is awash with fine pubs providing social surroundings and ample refreshment for the alcohol-free.
Times, Sunday Times
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We have to make a small charge for refreshments.
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Refreshments were also served following the formalities of the evening.
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At the Black Bull the liquid refreshment was welcome though the food was unexciting.
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On the fringes, old men sit smoking huge pipes and pineapple vendors provide refreshment for tired buyers and sellers.
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The route will be fully stewarded and clearly signposted throughout and there will be refreshment points on the route.
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I think the point of a cup of tea is more for the liquid refreshment element when you are on a site.
The Sun
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I was in need of some liquid refreshment.
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There will also be a funfair, sideshows, stalls and refreshments.
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Businessmen, enervated by the pressures of city life, sought spiritual as well as physical refreshment in the new pastime of bushwalking.
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I rather like that idea, that a tray of tasty little nibbles might be passed around in the middle of the service. Maybe offering some light refreshments during church services would be a good idea.
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The treatments were truly indulgent and there were complimentary towels and refreshments served while I chilled out in the superb facilities.
The Sun
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A refreshment kiosk is already on the site which is leased out as an annual franchise by the council.
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The final class of the programme was taught in the new Credit Union office at Upper Grange, after which the students were given a guided tour of the new building, followed by refreshments.
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After a brief pause for judging, it will continue on to the community centre where refreshments for all participants will be served.
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It is a magical place of escape and refreshment.
Times, Sunday Times
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Before a funeral at the home, it is necessary for some member of the family to receive the relatives from the distance, and the very intimate friends, and see that they are given necessary refreshment, and their return to trains, if they must leave immediately after the funeral, thoroughly understood by the hackmen.
The Etiquette of To-day
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The unit, which is semi-independent, is equipped with a kitchenette enabling residents to make their own snacks and refreshments.
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To add to the excitement, a children's entertainer, competitions, quizzes and refreshments were included in the morning's entertainment.
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I follow and offer refreshment, which is once more declined, though this time the Italian's manner is not offhand, but solicitous and somewhat grave.
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The groups are relaxed and refreshments are typically provided.
Times, Sunday Times
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Implementing the policy in block allocation module needs to consider the relation between the rate of data refreshment and the block-erasing frequency.
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Members of the Ladies Club provided a wonderful service throughout the day with refreshments available at all times.
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Here, guests can enjoy a variety of reading materials and complimentary refreshments.
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St. Gildas, in the twelfth century, had Abelard for superior, who, on his appointment, made over to Eloise the celebrated abbey he had founded at Nogent, near Troyes, which he called the Paraclete or Comforter, because he there found comfort and refreshment after his troubles, but his peace soon ended on his arrival in Brittany.
Brittany & Its Byways
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I follow and offer refreshment, which is once more declined, though this time the Italian's manner is not offhand, but solicitous and somewhat grave.
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An elegant traymobile was set up with various refreshments.
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Women will contribute to a potluck refreshment stand where they sample nutritional food that can help reduce certain health risks and problems.
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Although families are welcome to bring picnic hampers, refreshments will also be on sale.
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Finally, there was evidently something extra in the refreshments and that would redound to their credit.
ADRIENNE AND THE CHALET SCHOOL
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Light refreshments will be served, with the meeting closing at 8pm.
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The event will include refreshments, cakes and a raffle all in support of the Fair Trade campaign.
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They were probably in need of refreshment.
Ford Madox Ford
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We then all sat down on a big red carpet under a shade tree, and the farmers passed around refreshments - a tray of white mulberries, and six glasses of shorombe, ‘the Afghan beer,’ as Mohibi called it.
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Camping is available next to the pub, and there will be refreshments and clothes stalls.
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All were togged out in rain gear and the party made its way across country along the shady hawthorn byroads to Achonry Cathedral where a special party welcomed them with refreshments.
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I intend to use the cash to pick up some refreshments for the men.
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Sincere and heartfelt thanks were rendered to Shane who accommodated the event whilst managing another adult event in another part of the premises and also provided refreshments gratis to all and it went down a treat.
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The fee includes a T-shirt, and refreshments will be available along the route.
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The 43rd annual show will include refreshments, a plant sale, a tombola and a raffle.
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Visitors will be able to browse around bring and buy stalls, enjoy refreshments and take part in a game of croquet.
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The Rose Tree unit, which is semi-independent, is equipped with a kitchenette enabling residents to make their own snacks and refreshments.
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Dousing myself in the pool offered about the same amount of refreshment as a melted ice-cream cone.
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The durian is like no other fruit from which I could offer a comparison: it contains no juice, it is not sweet, it is not acid; it is a food more than a refreshment.
Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago
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The question is, what kind of refreshment is Smith's gritty realism?
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Resplendent in a white tuxedo, Mark returned from the punch bowl bearing refreshments.
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True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment. William Penn
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There will be a panel discussion, followed by refreshments for all attendees.
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His first care was to obtain some refreshment, which was more cheerfully afforded him by a good-natured pantler than by Dryfesdale, who was, on this occasion, much disposed to abide by the fashion of
The Abbot
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Local hostelries offering liquid and solid refreshment include the Inverkip Hotel and Village Inn in Inverkip; and the Wemyss Bay Hotel, Wemyss Bay.
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Refreshments will be taken in Montepertuso and in Nocelle, a village accessible only on foot (aerial cableways are used to bring supplies up to the residents and their guests).
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Then I see that Jessica's re-opened The Book Bar, sloshing the drinks around again and you'll find a review of The Point of Rescue there from one of those very bright young things of today, as opposed to one old enough to be their mother, so go get all the goss there and far better refreshments than the pot of tea on offer here.
45 entries from March 2008
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Selected French Vocabulary une buvette = refreshment stand plutôt = rather une amourette = passing fancy une causette = a little chat une lichette = a tiny piece, a little taste "a lick
Amusette - French Word-A-Day
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The new unit offers spacious consultation rooms designed to maximise privacy and dignity, a pharmacy dispensary, a cancer information and support centre, a comfortable waiting area and a refreshment bar staffed by volunteers.
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Refreshments were provided and enjoyed by all in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
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Attractions include over 100 trade stands, refreshment tents and licensed bars, caravan site and craft fair.
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Sales of refreshments will attract customers to your bazaar and probably contribute handsomely to your fund-raising efforts.
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Visitors can take along their own picnic tea or there will be refreshments to buy and those who want to join in the Eastern theme with oriental costume can take part in a special prize draw.
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There were plenty of refreshments for everyone at the Coronation party.
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The three were the best of friends at York and will no doubt enjoy sharing some liquid refreshment after tomorrow's showdown.
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After all said and done, it was a friendly match with a favorable outcome for all, especially with the addition of a few amber colored refreshments.
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The full fee is payable in advance and includes the cost of refreshments, lunch and all seminar documentation.
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Refreshments were served and the Ballinrobe Branch has now suspended its weekly meeting until September.
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When not chatting we could gaze at the colourful display of flowers, dahlias, geraniums, hibiscus and of course enjoy the delicious cakes and refreshments.
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Lovely waterside walks, picnic areas, new adventure playground, refreshments, Visitor Centre.
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The seminar fee also includes two nights in a four-star accommodation, all meals and refreshments and full use of the leisure centre.
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On that day or the days before, everyone is welcome for drinks and refreshments.
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There will also be a funfair, sideshows, stalls and refreshments.
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After Mass the guests were treated to refreshments, soup, sandwiches and a variety of other choice foods.
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The top price includes a table-side seat and meeting the players during the refreshment interval.
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God forbid, not the old refreshment rooms back again, with their watery tea, sausageless rolls and the most frightening thing known to man, a railway pork pie of uncertain age.
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The pursuivant made himself known to some of the household, and the Englishmen were immediately received with courtesy, though not such as to draw attention upon them, and conveyed to a neighboring tent, the residence of a general officer, which they were given to understand was destined for their accommodation, and where their packages accordingly were deposited, and refreshments offered them.
Anne of Geierstein
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This refusal to take any refreshment seemed to him the most odious hypocrisy; all priests tippled on the sly, and were trying to bring back the days of the tithe.
Madame Bovary
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By now, more substantial refreshments were being served in the hope that satiated stomachs would be conducive to reasoned arguments.
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All are welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided.
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The paraders returned to the mosque, where refreshments were provided and the celebrations continued.
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When it was refreshment time, cunning little girl friends of the hostess appeared in Japanese kimonos, hair done high and stuck full of tiny fans or flowers.
Entertaining Made Easy
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Sec., Ken Lucas in support with a car carrying liquid refreshments and first aid kit!
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The price is $40, which includes transportation to the game and refreshments.
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Just sit yourself down, and I'll bring you some refreshment.
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Refreshments of finger foods, sandwiches, cakes and mulled wine were organised by Geraldine Cummins.
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Numerous displays of the children's work, activities and outings were on display and refreshments were provided with the help of members of the Parents' Association.
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The refreshment table including several cakes, two shaped like pumpkins, two like headstones, and one circular cake was like a full moon with a cleverly iced witch on a broomstick flying in front of it.
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Principal Richard Daly and his staff were there to welcome everyone where students, beautifully attired in their school uniforms with smart blazers, offered refreshments to the capacity crowd.
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At present, the sands with their donkey rides, funfairs, bouncy castles and little shops selling souvenirs, postcards, buckets and spades and refreshments are dearly loved by older holiday makers and many family visitors.
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Colonel Grahame, you will permit him to honour me with his society, and to take his poor disjune here, especially considering, that even his most sacred Majesty did not pass the Tower of Tillietudlem without halting to partake of some refreshment.”
Old Mortality
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The first objective is the provision of a new souvenir shop, refreshment room and booking office.
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All who finish will receive hot drinks, soup and other refreshments and a commemorative mug.
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Following the service those present enjoyed light refreshments and a slice of the celebration cake.
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I looked up the Isle of Jura and Barnhill and thought it was just the place to seek refreshment and rest awhile away from every care.
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The pub will also be able to provide refreshments, such as light snacks, until bar staff stop selling alcohol.
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So I trotted merrily over to the best of the refreshment stands, treated myself to a hot bacon buttie and a cup of black tea, and sat down to enjoy it.
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Love is the greatest refreshment in life. Pablo Picasso
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Finally, there was evidently something extra in the refreshments and that would redound to their credit.
ADRIENNE AND THE CHALET SCHOOL
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Tea Coffee and other refreshments were always ready and a good meal could be had for one shilling and sixpence.
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Then he entertained them to refreshments and a game of croquet on the lush lawn.
The Sun
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Commenting on a letter to the editor describing William and Kate's marriage as a "Darwinian exercise in gene-pool refreshment," Brian Viner, a columnist for the Independent, noted that his wife thinks William should have been forced to stick to "a fat Spanish princess" or "a slightly boss-eyed one from the Netherlands.
Hers is no common story
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The rest of us adjourned to a nearby pub for some refreshments.
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More than 90 stalls will offer a selection of plants and garden essentials, meals and refreshments.
The Sun
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It also organises an annual book fair, evening courses for parents, and refreshments after Communion and Confirmation.
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There was a fantastic atmosphere in Sadie's Bar with lots of refreshments served plus a free gargle.
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It is the Holy Spirit--'rest for the weary, refreshment for the pining, solace in the midst of woe'--who imparts to the soul an imperturbable poise and a serene calm, the character of recollectedness, the soaring lightness of a full inner freedom.
Finding Peace
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Work with your agent to set up refreshment pit stops where your home or grounds can be seen from flattering angles.
Times, Sunday Times
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A poolside bar sells rather pricey refreshments but clued-up families were free to enjoy the packed lunches they had prepared before leaving their lodges.
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‘We will have refreshments and you shall tell me of your misadventure,’ Arvid said in a rich, mellifluous voice.
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On the far right corner, was a long table of refreshments, with drinks and treats for the guests.
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Selected French Vocabulary une buvette = refreshment stand plutôt = rather une amourette = passing fancy une causette = a little chat une lichette = a tiny piece, a little taste "a lick
Amusette - French Word-A-Day
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We're allowed twenty minutes for refreshment.
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But there's something about the other 5% that makes them more than just liquid refreshment.
Times, Sunday Times
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Do we need refreshment then, my friends?
The Times Literary Supplement
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After light refreshments of fruits and preserves, there were fireworks over the lake.
CHRISTINA QUEEN OF SWEDEN: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric
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While she procured some refreshment, she observed the girl who brought it to her, looked at her several times with fixed and peculiar interest, and at last, to her infinite surprise, inquired if her name was not Deans, and if she was not a Scotchwoman, going to London upon justice business.
The Heart of Mid-Lothian
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She will be selling plants and small garden ornaments, light refreshments will be available and there will also be the chance to win a prize on a tombola.
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Discounted copies of the book will be available and refreshments will be served.
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Help me to rest in you on your Sabbath, to find peace for my soul, refreshment for my spirit and new life for my flesh.
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As for refreshment of the liquid sort, walk down Belmont Street, just off Union Street, and you'll find yourself in dinky bar heaven.
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It was apparent that they had partaken of a quantity of refreshment in one of the many fine hostelries in the area, some of which even have toilets for their female customers.
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But with high chances of dehydration in this hot and dry weather, which will only continue to intensify in March and April, these refreshment stalls are a quick fix to quench your thirst.
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Praise to you for offering us your refreshment and revival day after day!
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The jurats being met to the number sometimes of two or three hundred, in this desolate place, are quite exposed to the weather and have no other place to sit upon but a moor-stone bench, and no refreshments but what they bring with them; for this reason the steward immediately adjourns the court to Tavistock, or some other stannary town.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 385, August 15, 1829
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He also said the doorbell was not audible to staff on the first floor, where officers write reports and take refreshments.
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Light refreshments will be served in the interval.
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Volaries of tame pigeons gathered about the fountain for refreshment.
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If they are granted he could serve drinks up to 2am as long as it is in conjunction with music, singing or dancing and refreshments are available, said Gloucestershire licensing officer PC Phil Cummings.
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If so, Catania is hosting a "Sign-Making Open House" on Friday evening at his Dupont Circle headquarters, complete with "refreshments and sign-making materials so that you can state your thesis in the most intelligible way possible.
Catania offers sign-making help for Stewart/Colbert rally
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Drinks and light refreshments are now widely available around the clock.
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Light refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend.
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The cinema includes digital photographic services, cafe, refreshment counters, and decor that reflects the history and glamour of the art of film-making.
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Stands selling glow sticks, cotton candy and other refreshments will also be set up.
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The public are asked to bring their own picnics as only limited refreshments are available.
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Others were in constant discussions and debates in the campsites or in the refreshment areas.
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On offer at the open day will be information about organic growing, live music, tombola, raffle, games and refreshments in the café.
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Hundreds are thought to owe money for subsidised meals and refreshments in the House of Commons.
The Sun
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To mark the start of the new year a Club party night will take place with music, food and refreshments.
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The extreme example of this is the call centre, where time spent on refreshment breaks is often deducted from pay.
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The café at Three Mills serves light refreshments.
Times, Sunday Times
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Light refreshments are on offer while you're pampered.
The Sun
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Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
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Boarding houses and bars were constructed for their accommodation and refreshment, for quarrying is thirsty work.
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In the centre, sternwards, ran a narrow refreshment bar, where a score of men were standing to refresh themselves.
Dawn of All
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A tumultuous round of applause concluded the excited movement and all were treated to refreshments, much enjoyed by all.
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Guest receptions with refreshments before or after services.
Christianity Today
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Straw boaters, summer bonnets and picnic baskets will be the order of the day although limited refreshments will be provided at the venue.
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The fee includes seminar materials, certificate of attendance and refreshment.
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Work with your agent to set up refreshment pit stops where your home or grounds can be seen from flattering angles.
Times, Sunday Times
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The music will be provided by Joyce Humber on the piano and there will be seasonal refreshments available.
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Lovely waterside walks, picnic areas, new adventure playground, refreshments, Visitor Centre.
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He needs to stop fairly often for refreshment.
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True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment. William Penn
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The first floor would be used for training and the ground floor would have an assembly room, lounge and refreshment bar.
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These celebrations, attended by visitors from many plantations, and always by the Towns family, ended in gay "frolics" with cakes, wine, etc., for refreshments.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4
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Also available are hot and cold drinks and light refreshments at very reasonable prices.
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Summer is a time when we all seek opportunity for refreshment and rejuvenation.
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I a pepsi at a refreshment booth round the corner.
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Along the right wall were two card tables pushed together, covered with white paper cloths for serving refreshments.
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He would imagine and mimic the tones of a drouthy Highland drover demanding refreshment, -- which, by the way, he would have been sure to get had he so applied to Dr Burton; of an entirely drunk Lowlander, persisting in representing himself as a _bonâ fide_ traveller; of a highly
The Book-Hunter A New Edition, with a Memoir of the Author
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As Santa gave out treats to the children, adults were treated to malted wine, and the younger generation, lighter refreshments à la Eugene Hughes.
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He, however, is most generally known as warder of the rainbow, and god of heaven, and of the fruitful rains and dews which bring refreshment to the earth.
Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas
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Refreshments were served and to mark the occasion certificates were presented to all the children who took part.
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Selected French Vocabulary une buvette = refreshment stand plutôt = rather une amourette = passing fancy une causette = a little chat une lichette = a tiny piece, a little taste ( "a lick") une risette = a little smile une soeurette = a little sister saperlipopette!
French Word-A-Day:
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The most ample refreshments, both in the Oriental and after the European fashion, were spread before the royal and princely guests of Saladin, each in their own separate pavilion; and so attentive was the Soldan to the habits and taste of his visitors, that Grecian slaves were stationed to present them with the goblet, which is the abomination of the sect of Mohammed.
The Talisman
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Whisky, brandy and beer were always on the sideboard, and in my absence the bearer or khansamah was expected, as a matter of course, to offer refreshments to all comers.
Ranching, Sport and Travel
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They returned her signal, and retired to seek rest and refreshment at a neighbouring hostelry.
The Treasure Seekers
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The evening will include entertainment, refreshments and amusements in a safe environment.
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If a flight is delayed by more than two hours, the airline must offer refreshments and free phone calls.
Times, Sunday Times
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This again is an opportunity for relaxation and refreshment.
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The riders will now travel from stage to stage in comfy captain's chairs, with showers and refreshments close at hand.
Armstrong's tour of duty
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So, although many a house is opened this winter at the same convenient hour, and with perhaps only the bouillon and tea-kettle and bit of cake or sandwich (for really no one wants more refreshment than this before dinner and after luncheon), the name of these afternoon entertainments has been by mutual consent dropped, and we no longer see the word "kettledrum" or "afternoon tea" on a card, but simply the date and the hour.
Manners and Social Usages
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The clubhouse and bar will be open on Sunday for refreshments, and anyone interested is welcome to just turn up on the day or call
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A refreshment of fruit, capillaire, and a sweet wine, of which I knew not the name, was shortly placed before me, and the young people conversed with me about
Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808
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In place of a glass of vintage claret, the normal refreshment was green tea at around four.
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As I sat in measureless content by the little flower bed, carefully slipping my pretty Bon Silenes and Catherine Mermets and yellow Sunsets and the rest out of their pots, and gently firming them in the ground, with plenty of water for refreshment, a cloud of the most delicious perfume brooded about me from a bed of white violets at the left, the hardiest, faithfulest, friendliest little flowers in the world.
An Island Garden
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After light refreshments of fruits and preserves, there were fireworks over the lake.
CHRISTINA QUEEN OF SWEDEN: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric
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Encourage anyone who wishes to help at mealtimes. Aim to make mealtimes and refreshment breaks social occasions.
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The meeting finished with a social half hour and some tasty refreshments served by hostesses for the evening.
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Summer is a time when we all seek refreshment and rejuvenation.
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The Table is a place of feasting and refreshment, but also a place of mystery tinged with reverent fear.
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After the refreshments, the general public were admitted to the field with between 5,000 and 6,000 availing themselves of the opportunity of being present.
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The ladies of the committee prepared tea and refreshments following the speeches and presentations for all those who attended.
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Guests in the front row are provided with refreshment (club sandwiches) and spoons to play in some of the more lively numbers.
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So what is it in white wines that offers that element of refreshment?
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There may be belated Christmas refreshments after the meeting and to welcome in the New Year.
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Members of the public are invited to attend tomorrow's opening and to enjoy refreshments.
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For his refreshment he played hockey vigorously in the local team or cycled in the fen country.
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While this is going on, the Danish players make a beeline for the shade and some liquid refreshments.
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Work with your agent to set up refreshment pit stops where your home or grounds can be seen from flattering angles.
Times, Sunday Times
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Spain's contemporary version of the ancient refreshments barley-water (French orgeat) or almond-water is made from the tuber chufa and is called horchata.
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Optional but preferable is access to refreshments (e.g. in a coffee shop).
Ubuntu Global Jam: Time To Rock The House | jonobacon@home
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The husband, who had left his hiding place and knocked at the door, now entered, and after saluting his wife, sat down, when having partaken of the refreshments provided for the gallants, the happy couple entered into conversation loud enough to be overheard by the wretched inamorati, who were quaking for fear of discovery.
The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Complete
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It brings much delight and refreshment to a congregation in the Prayer Meeting to hear one or two unfamiliar texts of the Bible quoted.
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Participants in both activities will be able to buy refreshments at the pavilion.
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Cotillions above stairs and during the dancing refreshments of ice, orgeat, capillaire, and a variety of other things ... supper at twelve ...
Canadian Cities of Romance
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About noon the king returned to his lodging, to take some refreshment after his fatigue.
The Children of the New Forest
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I hurried down to the platform and into the refreshment room , Steve was nowhere to be seen.
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Refreshments were served by Beatrice and Betty Foster and the meeting closed at 9.30 pm.
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He clapped his hands once more and serving men and women, after kneeling, came forward with a table and refreshments.
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I had a pepsi at a refreshment booth round the corner.
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‘Soda adds the refreshment and the lime adds the citrus twist to counterbalance the honey sweetness,’ Parnell said.
