Her flirtatiousness was, however, sedate-in its way, moral-not intended to have any result beyond the enlivenment of the hour.
"Aurora the Magnificent"
Gertrude Hall
Then suddenly came enlivenment: a recollection of news in the morning's paper.
"One of Our Conquerors, Complete"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009
While debating whether to lunch at his loathed club or at a home loathed more, but open to bright enlivenment any instant, Lord Ormont beheld a hat lifted and Captain May saluting him.
"Lord Ormont and his Aminta, v4"
George Meredith Edition: 10 Language: English