Beatrice looked at her daughter with great approbation. From LearnThat.org.
Henry's approbation is hitherto even equal to my wishes. From Wordnik.com. [Jane Austen: Her Homes and Her Friends] Reference
Dr. Quackenboss bowed, probably in approbation of the epithet. From Wordnik.com. [Queechy] Reference
At this juncture La Flitche nodded his head in approbation, and she went on. From Wordnik.com. [CHAPTER 28] Reference
This experiment, or approbation, is not so much the ground, as the evidence, of our hope, and a special friend to it. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation)] Reference
And whoever entitles himself to his own approbation, is serviceable to others, as forming himself to those habits which will result in their favour. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John)] Reference
Critic, to "keep it up," their approbation is the air we breathe. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 349, Supplement to Volume 12.] Reference
The only things missing from their approbation were the air horns. From Wordnik.com. [Marvin Kitman: The State of Denial Message] Reference
My dear sir, your approbation is the consecration that I desire upon my. From Wordnik.com. [St. Elmo. A Novel.] Reference
My dear sir, your approbation is the consecration that I desire upon my purpose. From Wordnik.com. [St. Elmo] Reference
But it has reference to the consent of particular approbation, which is the peculiar act of the regenerating. From Wordnik.com. [The Works of James Arminius, Vol. 2] Reference
As often as I may recall the vexations I have endured, your approbation will be a great and precious consolation. From Wordnik.com. [Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3.] Reference
Why that word approbation? when the greatest pride of all my family is, that of having the honour of so dear a creature for their relation?. From Wordnik.com. [Clarissa Harlowe] Reference
The double genitive is associated with a liveliness of feeling, expressing the idea of approbation, praise, censure, pleasure, displeasure. From Wordnik.com. [VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol III No 1] Reference
To be owned properly by you is the first wish of her heart; and, I am sure, that to merit your approbation will be the first study of her life. From Wordnik.com. [Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World] Reference
I have lain awake for hours crying because I had a morbid fear of her death; her approbation was my greatest reward, her displeasure my greatest punishment. From Wordnik.com. [Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 1] Reference
The corporation declared in strong terms their approbation of the result, and enlarged their donation, with a view to promote the same undertaking for the succeeding winter. From Wordnik.com. [The Power of Faith Exemplified In The Life And Writings Of The Late Mrs. Isabella Graham.] Reference
They are just receiving payment in non-monetary form, what Smith called "approbation". From Wordnik.com. [Dear Prudence, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
And empty approbation is the prize. From Wordnik.com. [Half-Pay] Reference
I bowed in approbation of his resolution. From Wordnik.com. [The Coquette, or, The History of Eliza Wharton: A Novel Founded on Fact] Reference
The father nodded, expressing his approbation with a grunt. From Wordnik.com. [Golgotha] Reference
I do hereby certify and declare such my approbation thereof. From Wordnik.com. [Legends, Traditions, and Laws of the Iroquois, or Six Nations, and History of the Tuscarora Indians] Reference
This love of approbation in men, then, is Heaven-born and Godlike. From Wordnik.com. [Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays] Reference
The desire for approbation is as legitimate as the desire for food. From Wordnik.com. [Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays] Reference
Their approbation and support will serve him instead of a thousand good qualities. From Wordnik.com. [The Laws of Etiquette] Reference
Even her mother's approbation was reserved for the compliments granted her new granddaughter. From Wordnik.com. [The Messenger] Reference
If the Windsor family is to prevail, the empire requires the complete approbation of the people. From Wordnik.com. [Why Charles Should Go] Reference
The author, needless to say, was happy to accept "creepy" as the highest term of critical approbation. From Wordnik.com. [The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters] Reference
The Republicans 'major institutional allies are viewed with even more approbation than the Party itself. From Wordnik.com. [Robert Creamer: Time for the Pundits to Take a Deep Breath -- Why Democrats Will Not Be Routed In November] Reference
The love of approbation is as natural to every human soul as the love of offspring, or the love of liberty. From Wordnik.com. [Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays] Reference
"" I think the way she's behaved this past year has been amazing, '' Wintour says, using a favorite approbation. From Wordnik.com. [She's Still In Vogue] Reference
The solemn approbation was given by M. de St. Vallier, June 24, 1698, during his episcopal visitation at Ville-Marie. From Wordnik.com. [Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois] Reference
However self-sufficient he may be, he is stronger, and he feels stronger, in the approbation of generous and appreciative hearts. From Wordnik.com. [Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays] Reference
The approbation which it announces of my conduct in the preceding term affords me a consolation which I shall profoundly feel through life. From Wordnik.com. [US Presidential Inaugural Addresses] Reference
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