kindly act
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Ma thanked the young man for his kindly act, and took the child, a bright and attractive girl, to her heart of hearts.
From The White Queen of Okoyong A True Story of Adventure Heroism and Faith by W.P. Livingstone
"Yes, but I didn't know it then, and it was a kindly act on your part to reassure me."
From Recollections of a Varied Life by George Cary Eggleston
He who does a kindly act shall be recompensed tenfold.
From Arabian Wisdom by John Wortabet
Eric ran sobbing to his room, but in his heart he believed that he had detected his father in a kindly act, and conceived that a Gloomster might occasionally relax.
From The Dreamers A Club by John Kendrick Bangs
He gave Cumberland a position at the Board of Trade, and, secured by this kindly act, Cumberland was able to indulge in his fancy for playwriting.
From The Viceroys of Ireland by Charles O'Mahony
