Delectations [noun]

For the delectation of the emperor he wrote, about 1211, his Otia Imperialia in three parts.

When a man has had produced before him for his own and sole delectation any article or articles, how can he avoid eulogium?

Helen smiled in her sleeve, and laid the little discussion away in her memory for "Motherdie's" delectation.

He and Edwards of Andover will no doubt furnish some grand-stand plays for the delectation of their followers.

Its feeding trough was made of gold, and capons and pea-hens were specially fattened for its delectation.

The earth seemed to have been ransacked for our delectation.

At meal time the exasperating brown bread was invariably offered for my delectation, and that I regarded as a personal affront.

Others make it a source of intellectual delectation, and the means of hearing one or two striking sermons each week.

Halfway to the door he opened it and glanced at the sensational menu spread out for his delectation upon the front page.

It is now believed that such stories were written for the delectation of the Hearst Syndicate, and had no basis in fact.