He received them with an easy courtliness, which is more noticeable in the old world than in the new. From Wordnik.com. [A Splendid Hazard] Reference
Veedron's reservoir of courtliness had deserted him. From Wordnik.com. [The Trellisane Confrontation] Reference
With courtliness and persistence Bill allayed many of their fears. From Wordnik.com. [House] Reference
He dissented with courtliness, and Polly wheedled until Doodles and. From Wordnik.com. [Polly and the Princess] Reference
There was an old world courtliness in the Baron's bow and murmured salutation. From Wordnik.com. [Diane of the Green Van] Reference
Her tone had no particular coquetry, she was only trying to match his courtliness. From Wordnik.com. [Three Hearts and Three Lions]
I found him to be a man of great charm; of a very European courtesy, almost courtliness. From Wordnik.com. [The Strange Case of Dr. B.] Reference
They were very well and evenly matched in courtliness, in beauty, and in great nobility. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-10-01] Reference
His Slade is a volatile, fascinating mix of old-fashioned courtliness and viperish hostility. From Wordnik.com. [Not A Season To Be Jolly] Reference
Fors showed more courtliness than had been in his manner when he had greeted the chieftainess. From Wordnik.com. [Daybreak 2250 AD]
He paused a moment at the gate, bowing to the Rabbi with all the formal courtliness of his day. From Wordnik.com. [The New Land Stories of Jews Who Had a Part in the Making of Our Country] Reference
Many who know Mr. Wilson report that his more typical behavior is classic southern courtliness. From Wordnik.com. [Bryant Welch: America's Paranoid Crisis: The Joe Wilson Case] Reference
And who can blame it when the line between courtliness and condescension has become so blurred?. From Wordnik.com. [Where is the Fine Line Between Chivalry and Sexism? | Impact Lab] Reference
Clay greeted her with his famous florid courtliness, then turned his attention back to the president. From Wordnik.com. [A Country of Vast Designs] Reference
Is very like my Grandad in his old-fashioned courtliness, as well as his horribly corny sense of humour. From Wordnik.com. [in praise of my brothers] Reference
It was a rough embrace, devoid of courtliness and consideration … and it fulfilled all of Annais's dreams. From Wordnik.com. [The Falcons of Montabard]
They appear but as the fashions of past days, -- mere courtliness, knee-buckles and small-clothes, out of date. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 72, October, 1863] Reference
Jeff Raven smiled wickedly at the Rowan and pressed her hand to his lips in the age-old gestures of courtliness. From Wordnik.com. [The Rowan]
“Good evening, ladies,” the exclamation point said with the courtliness of a Park Avenue boy at a cotillion. From Wordnik.com. [One Flight Up] Reference
The courtliness of this saying not only won him his conqueror for son-in-law, but saved the freedom of his realm. From Wordnik.com. [The Danish History, Books I-IX] Reference
Not so much courtliness, but the deference is all there. From Wordnik.com. [The American Claimant] Reference
Her playfulness and pleasure in the game of courtliness forsook her. From Wordnik.com. [The Tragic Comedians — Complete] Reference
It was a fading courtliness, in both cases, that perhaps also shared a prefeminist history. From Wordnik.com. [Top stories from Times Online]
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