Verb (used with object) : to conciliate an angry competitor. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used without object) : Efforts to conciliate in the dispute proved fruitless. From Dictionary.com.
Earl Grey observes that Mr. Pine has succeeded in conciliating many of the Dutch inhabitants of Natal. From Wordnik.com. [The Autobiography of Liuetenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G. C. B.] Reference
Still the Administration seemed inclined to temporize, so thoroughly was it possessed by the notion of conciliating the Border States. From Wordnik.com. [The Writings of James Russell Lowell in Prose and Poetry, Volume V Political Essays] Reference
Phillis asked, in a conciliating and caressing tone. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
This conciliating proposal remained without response. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Nothing is so conciliating to young people as severity. From Wordnik.com. [The Ontario High School Reader] Reference
Nothing is so conciliating to young people as severity. From Wordnik.com. [Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform] Reference
"Well, look here," begins Luttrell, in a conciliating tone. From Wordnik.com. [Molly Bawn] Reference
"All right, Pop," said Cales in a conciliating manner, "have it yer own way.". From Wordnik.com. [Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power] Reference
At the same time he issued proclamations for the purpose of conciliating the inhabitants. From Wordnik.com. [The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria] Reference
"The road, the road, Mister Isaac Shifty!" interrupted friend Richards in a conciliating tone. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 347, September, 1844] Reference
Caesar's legacies to them and conciliating the senatorial party by siding with it against Antony. From Wordnik.com. [Early European History] Reference
At Warrenton a great Republic changed front, and henceforth the milk and water policy of conciliating. From Wordnik.com. [Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac] Reference
Burghley thought the whole thing was ended, and was for conciliating Spain by restoring Drake's booty. From Wordnik.com. [England under the Tudors] Reference
He must be firm and just, and, at the same time, kind and conciliating in his behaviour on all occasions. From Wordnik.com. [Fire Prevention and Fire Extinction] Reference
"I didn't know it was your name, pardner," Morgan returned, conciliating him as he would an irresponsible child. From Wordnik.com. [Trail's End] Reference
Servilius, whose temper was more conciliating, that he would extricate the commonwealth beset with such great terrors. From Wordnik.com. [The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08] Reference
The question of conciliating Miss Rabbit at Great Titchfield Street had been solved, and matters there were going smoothly. From Wordnik.com. [Love at Paddington] Reference
He had been in the habit of conciliating Alfonso of Naples by a present of gold and jewels, but as soon as a copy of Livy, the. From Wordnik.com. [Heroes of Modern Europe] Reference
Lord Nelson's conduct, however, at once firm and conciliating, procured justice to his country without again resorting to arms. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2] Reference
He had allied himself to the enemies of the right of petition and the freedom of debate, as the means of conciliating the South. From Wordnik.com. [Political Recollections 1840 to 1872] Reference
He is a very good speaker, but not an orator: his manner is dignified, sincere, and conciliating, and his language without pretence. From Wordnik.com. [The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918] Reference
It was hoped that the Catholic Relief Bill would have the effect of conciliating the marauders, but it failed to produce this effect. From Wordnik.com. [The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria] Reference
Throughout the Pelham and Newcastle administrations he was employed by the government, as he once put it, "in conciliating opponents.". From Wordnik.com. [An Essay towards Fixing the True Standards of Wit, Humour, Railery, Satire, and Ridicule (1744)] Reference
Any sacrifice of principle by a party for the sake of conciliating a small faction would cause a loss of support greater than the gain. From Wordnik.com. [Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election] Reference
He now seated himself upon a wooden bench, the only piece of furniture in the dungeon, and addressed the captive in a mild and conciliating tone. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844] Reference
Albert H. Tracy, despairing of success, began accepting interviews with Martin Van Buren, who sought to break anti-Masonry by conciliating its leaders. From Wordnik.com. [A Political History of the State of New York, Volumes 1-3] Reference
Hence, in dress and person, he is clean and neat; in speech, he is courteous; in behavior, conciliating; in the pursuit of his own interests, unobtrusive. From Wordnik.com. [The Ladies' Vase Polite Manual for Young Ladies] Reference
When she communed with her Gods she thought of no earthly good or ill: she loved these strange conceptions, and fixed her whole soul on conciliating them. From Wordnik.com. [The Forest of Vazon A Guernsey Legend of the Eighth Century] Reference
He was determined not to yield to imperial pride, and sought every means of conciliating Henry VIII of England, who seemed eager to assert himself in Europe. From Wordnik.com. [Heroes of Modern Europe] Reference
It might have been more conciliating to my mind had friend Afton not attempted the use of the plain language, for she made but a sorry attempt at it at best. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 22. October, 1878.] Reference
"Certainly," replied De Guy, who was congratulating himself on his success in conciliating the "bear of Bellevue," as he styled him among his boon companions. From Wordnik.com. [Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue] Reference
"I have always found that kind language and strong ships have a very powerful effect in conciliating the people," he says in one letter to Stanhope, with dry humour. From Wordnik.com. [The Letter-Bag of Lady Elizabeth Spencer-Stanhope — Volume 1] Reference
The two first kings of the house of Hanover could only keep the crown on their own heads by conciliating the Revolution families and accepting Revolution principles. From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary"] Reference
This was an ancient custom, and it was with difficulty that Captain Forster induced them to dispense with it: it was only effected by conciliating them with presents. From Wordnik.com. [The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria] Reference
"Well, I am ready to do my duty, mother," he replied, in a conciliating tone, "but I have not yet joined the company, so you need not be anxious about me until you have cause.". From Wordnik.com. [Miss Dexie A Romance of the Provinces] Reference
She, too, was retiring and unpretending, -- like her son in features, -- with the same gentle, yet sparkling eye, flexible and smiling mouth, and kindly and conciliating manners. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 87, January, 1865] Reference
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