No barrier of the senses shuts me out from the sweet, gracious discourses of my book friends. From LearnThat.org. [Helen Keller (1880-1968).]
Thanks to the gracious gods. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
gracious even to unexpected visitors. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
But, he actually went on to praise John McCain for giving what he called a gracious concession speech. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 5, 2008] Reference
"I don't know whether I know how to give what you call gracious answers, doctor," said Mrs. Derrick pleasantly. From Wordnik.com. [Say and Seal, Volume II] Reference
Ego: Gotta have it, but learning how to be gracious is helpful too. From Wordnik.com. [Totally Random Bullcrap] Reference
Being gracious is obviously NOT something that Obama supporters understand. From Wordnik.com. [Clinton adviser reflects on failed campaign] Reference
Malik was honoured to meet Tawfik's mother, Toh Puan Norashikin Seth, whom he describes as gracious and elegant. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Good gracious, that is not sending a message to him!. From Wordnik.com. [Three Dramas] Reference
Surely he will not, for he has proclaimed his name gracious and merciful. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi)] Reference
She sounded gracious, which is a word that normally I would not use to describe her. From Wordnik.com. ["Eloquence is deep thought expressed in clear words. With Mr. Obama the deep thought part is missing."] Reference
Isola Madre; all the enchanting spots which recalled the gracious memories of youth and love. From Wordnik.com. [The Court of the Empress Josephine] Reference
"My submission is this court will look at two years and say ` well good gracious, that is too much '.". From Wordnik.com. [AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories] Reference
She is described as a gracious lady who fancied lobster, and never missed a Saturday hair appointment. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 23, 2002] Reference
Now she can afford to step back and act a little bit more gracious, which is I think what you saw tonight. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 22, 2008] Reference
Miss Ann bowed with what might be called gracious stiffness, and moved her skirts a fraction of an inch to make room for Judith. From Wordnik.com. [The Comings of Cousin Ann] Reference
That's what I call a gracious winner. From Wordnik.com. [SBNation.com - All Posts] Reference
Not learnèd, save in gracious household ways. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Spock Retires] Reference
Here's a word for you to look up danw: "gracious". From Wordnik.com. [Sound Politics: Who was that masked man?] Reference
I think all the excitement about this "gracious" speech is a little much. From Wordnik.com. [Hillary's Concession Speech] Reference
SADLY, the Clinton campaign does not know what the word "gracious" means. From Wordnik.com. [McAuliffe debunks AP report] Reference
Capital One was "gracious" enough to give me the address that the criminal used-- redacted. From Wordnik.com. [Capital One Mails Fraud Claim To The Person Committing Fraud - The Consumerist] Reference
Why should I call her gracious, winning, fair?. From Wordnik.com. [The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 11: Poems from the Teacups Series] Reference
NY gov Paterson says 'gracious' imam shows concern. From Wordnik.com. [WCAX - Local News] Reference
Did you hear the media referring to Helen's speak as "gracious"?. From Wordnik.com. Reference
We say "gracious" because he is and he, like the rest of us, does it for free. From Wordnik.com. [Lakeland Local] Reference
"My submission is this court will look at two years and say ` well good gracious, that is too much. From Wordnik.com. [AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories] Reference
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