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Sentences starting with courtesy

Courtesy and policy may grant it; but the right to it does not exist. [4]
Courtesy is always due; but it is, perhaps, hardly to be expected that, in the press of business in a great publishing house, they should find time to explain why they decline particular works. [14]

Sentences ending with courtesy

He carried himself with true appreciation of the incident, acknowledging more by look than by sign this courtesy. [11]
Good-evening," she added, with an excess of courtesy. [11]
She saw the whispering, she noted the well-bred disguise of interest, and she met the visitor's gaze with cold courtesy. [11]
This maidenly dignity was at all times shielded by the five brothers, who treated her with a constant and reverential courtesy. [11]
It had come to these notable folk that Mr. Gaston Belward had relations at Ridley Court, and that of itself was enough to command courtesy. [11]
When I got to the parlor I was in a fine frenzy concealed beneath a veneer of frigid courtesy. [5]
The village executes orders on, the Boston plan--promptness and courtesy. [5]
There's no war on now, and they're only good American citizens who own land in this dominion of the king; so why shouldn't he give them courtesy? [11]
It was a man who tramped into her presence without removing his hat, who had no greeting for her, who had no semblance of courtesy. [13]
He called Maurice Joval, and ordered that she be shown to his study and tendered every courtesy. [11]

Short sentences using courtesy

Ian, with exaggerated courtesy, rose. [11]
Instantly Iberville was all courtesy. [11]

Sentences containing courtesy two or more times

This would do; others made him feel unwelcome sometimes, but Wilson never failed in courtesy toward him, and a kindly courtesy does at least save one's feelings, even if it is not professing to stand for a welcome. [5]

More example sentences with the word courtesy in them

I appear before you to do little more than acknowledge the courtesy you pay me, and to thank you for it. [7]
The Little Chemist, with timid courtesy, showed her out of the room, then came back and sat down. [11]
The Colonel bowed with that courtesy and respect which distinguished him, and Mrs. Brice left them to go back into the room of torment, and watch by the sergeant's pallet. [9]
He was treated with marked courtesy by the captain and with marked deference by all the officers and servants; and this deferential spirit was quickly communicated to the passengers, too. [5]
The student by whose courtesy we had been enabled to visit the dueling-place, wore the white cap--Prussian Corps. [5]
Through the greenhouses we marched, monarchs of all we surveyed, old Porphery, the gardener, presenting Mistress Dolly with a crown of orange blossoms, for which she thanked him with a pretty courtesy her governess had taught her. [9]
Yet that man was so heedless as not to reflect that all the social customs of civilised peoples are entitled to respectful observance, and that no man with a right spirit of courtesy in him ever has any disposition to transgress these customs. [5]
He saw there was no real knowledge of the relationship of Carnac and himself in Denzil's eyes; but he held out his hand with imitation courtesy, as though to say good-bye. [11]
This old-time courtesy was hardly appreciated at the moment. [4]
And yet there was an artificial military courtesy (something like that existing in the feudal age, no doubt) which put the meeting of these two rival and mutually detested companies on a high plane of behavior. [4]
But Madame la Vicomtesse made him a courtesy there on the levee bank, and said sweetly:-- "That is very good of you, Auguste. [9]
But you would use more of his name in addressing a letter to him; courtesy would require this. [5]
She sank back upon the couch again as though the effort to achieve my courtesy had unnerved her, and she murmured simply and painfully: "Thank you very much: I have travelled far. [11]
Let it be understood that Coniston was a village, by courtesy, and its shaded road a street. [9]
Flattery from man to woman is expected: it is a part of the courtesy of society; but when the divinity descends from the altar to burn incense to the priest, what wonder if the idolater should feel himself transformed into a god! [6]
We were urged to treat the princesses with the utmost courtesy and consideration, and we perceived that their reception really demanded respect; for the palace, which we had found empty and desolate, was refurnished from roof to foundation. [10]
The question pierced to the very marrow of his soul, but it was put with the utmost suavity and courtesy, and honeyed with a compliment to the young lady, too, so that there was no avoiding a direct and pleasant answer to it. [6]
She journeyed back to Hampton pondering what this man had said to her; speculating, rather breathlessly, whether he had been impelled to conversation by a natural kindness and courtesy, or whether he really had discovered something in her worthy of addressing, as he implied. [9]
It is a title of courtesy, and conveys reverence and admiration. [5]
If he avoids this courtesy now from principle, of course I find no fault with it at all--only if he thinks it is principle he may be mistaken; a close examination may show it is only a bowing to the tyranny of public opinion. [5]
For a moment they confronted each other without speaking, then Rosalie's natural courtesy, her instinctive good-heartedness, overcame her irritation, and she said quietly: "Good-evening, Madame. [11]
He addressed her, therefore, in the usual terms of courtesy, and then turned and greeted Mr. Bradshaw, whom he had never met since their coming together at Oxbow Village. [6]
Before she left the shop, with the stranger's smile answering to her nod, she had made up her mind that Charley was a tailor by courtesy only. [11]
But I reserve the proof for the present--except in the case of the N. Y. Herald; I sent an invitation there the other day--a courtesy due a paper which ordered $240,000 worth of our machines long ago when it was still in a crude condition. [5]
On the contrary, the nearer you come into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become. [6]
The intimacy among the different members of the society was so close that, beyond a courtesy of manner that never failed, the tendency was to resist the approach of any stranger as a 'gene'. [6]
The scene at the breakfast table came back to him, and the sight of Catherine standing respectfully in the hall, and of Honora, in the red sash, making the courtesy the old woman had taught her. [9]
You should remember that you are here only by courtesy, and are without official recognition; officially you are not here at all; officially you do not even exist. [5]
It was plain that she was not prepared for any extra friendliness on his part--there seemed no reason why he should add to his usual courtesy a note of sympathy to the sound of her name on his lips. [11]
Elise did not stir, did not courtesy or bow, but stood silent--entranced. [11]
Here was a sprinkling of log cabins, some in the building, and an inn, by courtesy so called. [9]
Also, in a speech, Reformer Lionel Phillips informs the public that the Reform Committee Delegation has "been received with courtesy by the Government Commission," and "been assured that their proposals shall be earnestly considered. [5]
When the citizen simply does his duty in the place where he stands, the boss will be eliminated, in the nation, in the State, in the town, and we shall have, what by courtesy we say we have now, a government by the people. [4]
Behind Iberville's courtesy she read the deadly mischief. [11]
Then, as the Seigneur suddenly swayed and would have fallen, the instinct of effective courtesy, strong in him, sent him with arms outstretched to lift him up. [11]
It might almost seem that she had invited it; for she had let the Man from Outside hold her hand for far longer than courtesy required, while her father looked on with fretful eyes--even with a murmuring which was not a benediction. [11]
I must have rung it violently, for there appeared almost immediately an old lady in a lace cap, who greeted me with gentle courtesy, and knocked at a little door with glistening panels. [9]
When he had rubbed awhile, he gave me his own handkerchief to dry my face; and so perfect was his courtesy, it was impossible to do otherwise than meet him as he meant and showed for the moment. [11]
I shall not retire from the gratis platform until I am buried, and courtesy will compel me to keep still and not disturb the others. [5]
He did not reckon with a voice which, under cover of easy deliberation, had a convincing quality; with a manner of old-fashioned courtesy and stateliness. [11]
Although you may read much of the courtesy of that age, there was a deal of brutal frankness among young men of fashion. [9]
Laura received Mr. Philip with a courtesy and a slight hauteur that rather surprised and not a little interested him. [5]
I shall not often give arguments, but frequently opinions,--I trust with courtesy and propriety, but, at any rate, with such natural forms of expression as it has pleased the Almighty to bestow upon me. [6]
By the courtesy of the proprietors of these I am permitted to republish. [11]
Saladin treated two of the prisoners with princely courtesy, and ordered refreshments to be set before them. [5]
I avail myself of the occasion to thank you for your courtesy and all your conduct, so far as known to me, during my brief visit here. [7]
With this explanation of my motives, I will now ask you of your courtesy to make an appeal for me to the public press. [5]
Yet this detracted nothing from the fine gentlemanliness of the Cure or the melodramatic courtesy of the Notary. [11]
Bagration was embarrassed, not wishing to avail himself of their courtesy, and this caused some delay at the doors, but after all he did at last enter first. [2]
Our tone toward Nikolaus was so strangely gentle and tender and yearning that he noticed it, and was pleased; and we were constantly doing him deferential little offices of courtesy, and saying, "Wait, let me do that for you," and that pleased him, too. [5]
There was no need for courtesy, and the work he had come to do could be easier done without it. [11]
What struck him most forcibly now was the tasteful courtesy which had made his entrance easy. [11]
Forgotten, in this moment, is senatorial courtesy and respect for the powers of the feudal system. [9]
And not with marked courtesy of tone: "Well, sor, what will you have? [5]
He added: "Count Luigi's request for another exchange is another proof that he is a brave and chivalrous gentleman, and I beg that the courtesy he asks may be accorded him. [5]
He says:-- "How little Mr. Motley merited anything but respect and courtesy from the secretary is attested by all who know his eminent position in London, and the service he rendered to his country. [6]
She thought all letters deserved the courtesy of an answer. [5]
During that time Leos had made many calls upon Ambulinia, who was generally received with a great deal of courtesy by the family. [5]
His courtesy and kindness to his visitors were uniform and remarkable. [6]
His name renders it unnecessary to refer more particularly to these gentlemen, who on their part have manifested the most perfect freedom and courtesy in affording these accounts of their painful experience. [3]
He instinctively compared it to the courtesy in the lodge of an Indian chief, or of a Hudson's Bay factor who has not seen the outer world for half a century. [11]
Of course it is not true that courtesy depends upon clothes with the best people; but, with others, behavior hangs almost entirely upon dress. [4]
Thus they jingled into Brampton Street and stopped before the cottage of Judge Graves--a courtesy title. [9]
She met his insinuating approach with a courtesy so carefully ordered that it was of itself a sentence without appeal. [6]
There is nothing in the shape of kindness and courtesy that can make life beautiful, which has not found its home in that ocean-principality. [6]
We received everywhere in the Provinces courtesy and kindness, which were not based upon any expectation that we would invest in mines or railways, for the people are honest, kindly, and hearty by nature. [4]
At the Eutaw House, where we found both comfort and courtesy, we met a number of friends, who beguiled the evening hours for us in the most agreeable manner. [6]
The generosity of his spirit, the geniality and high-bred courtesy of his manner, rendered a visit to his home as much a social delight as his wide knowledge of literature and his appreciation of what was best in it made it an intellectual entertainment. [4]
But he answered his sister-in-law with unfailing courtesy. [9]
Gaston rose also: his instinct of courtesy was acute--absurdly civilised--that is, primitive. [11]
The adjutant by his elaborate courtesy appeared to wish to ward off any attempt at familiarity on the part of the Russian messenger. [2]
But, hotly as his blood boiled, the Junker refrained himself, inasmuch as knightly courtesy forbade him to repay Ursula in the like coin; and as it fell Cousin Maud was enabled to aid him in this praiseworthy selfrule. [10]
The night of his arrival, Louison, the sister, stood with a brother on either hand--Octave and Florian--and received him with a courtesy more stately than usual, an expression of the reserve and modesty of her single state. [11]
In truth, when he touched first upon this, I thought it but the courtesy of a great and generous man. [11]
The chivalrous courtesy he showed to all ladies was wonderfully winning. [10]
Five minutes later he returned and bowing with particular courtesy ushered Prince Andrew before him along a corridor to the cabinet where the Minister of War was at work. [2]
Poor simple gentleman, he is a claimant on our courtesy, a knight without a sword, a guest without the power to leave us--he shall make conditions, he shall have his caprice. [11]
He would rather have lost a hand than have killed Sainte-Helene, who had, on board the Maid of Provence, treated him with great courtesy. [11]
The Emperor Rudolph had named him to the Council among those who must be treated with special courtesy. [10]
Tell him that good address is for ease and courtesy of life, but it must not be used to one's secret advantage as I have used mine to mortal undoing. [11]
We had a glimpse of the museum, by courtesy of the American gentleman who is curator of it. [5]
It was the gift of a French king to a Frenchman, and she hath some claims upon the courtesy of the nations. [11]
Then she rose from her footstool at the Queen's feet, and made the King an elaborate courtesy. [11]
That night I found a new friend, although at the time I thought Farrar's visit to me the accomplishment of a perfunctory courtesy to a man who had refused to take a case against him. [9]
I have esteem for some, and, I trust, courtesy for all. [14]
There was nothing for it but that the young man should return courtesy for courtesy; nor did he find it difficult. [10]
I entered it, for I had temporary authority to do so, by courtesy of my professional brother and subordinate. [5]
Gering thanked him for his courtesy. [11]
He was waiting for her, by the command of the captain-general, who longed to see her, and with the utmost courtesy undertook the office of guide. [10]
We are indebted for a copy of this speech to the courtesy of Major Wm. [7]
You gave me food and drink, and did with princely courtesy send away the servants, so that my low breeding might not shame me before them--ah, yes, this also you remember. [5]
As the attendant filled the wine-cup, the high-priest himself joined them, greeted Melissa briefly and with measured courtesy, and begged his wife to follow him for a moment into the tablinum. [10]
Any body's and every body's notion of a well conducted funeral is that there must be a hearse and a corpse, and chief mourners and mourners by courtesy, many old people, much solemnity, no levity, and a prayer and a sermon withal. [5]
Then we will drop courtesy and adopt a different tone. [10]
There are charming drives all about, and by courtesy of friends we had opportunity to enjoy them. [5]
On the previous day the chief warder had acceded without demur to her wish to see Paula, for the Kadi had enjoined him to show her and Orion all possible courtesy, but the Vekeel's threats made him now refuse to admit Dame Joanna. [10]
The rest stopped dancing when they saw these two appear in the ring- through curiosity or through courtesy. [11]
His long clustering curls fell loose on his shoulders, and he waved a hand with a nonchalant courtesy. [11]
The roads (by courtesy so called) were a sea of molasses and every mile of them has had to be corduroyed. [9]
War is not courtesy but the most horrible thing in life; and we ought to understand that and not play at war. [2]

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