smiling reception
Example Sentences
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We can guess Sir Eustace's prompt reply and Madeline's smiling reception of the compliment, as she seated herself in a low chair—that same low chair she had occupied the day before.
From Smith and the Pharaohs, and other Tales by Haggard, Henry Rider
"Here we are, with a smiling reception committee to greet us, as usual."
From Wilt Thou Torchy by Ford, Sewell
He was angry with Aline for her smiling reception of M. de La Tour d'Azyr and the sordid bargain he saw her set on making.
From Scaramouche by Sabatini, Rafael
No courtier, assured of the most smiling reception, could have drawn his chair with more ease to the vacant spot beside Mrs Vincent, than did now Mr Simpson.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 by Various
