look tenderly
Example Sentences
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No doubt was entertained but that the Pope would grant the necessary dispensation, for the spiritual head of Christendom was apt to look tenderly on the petitions of the powerful princes of this world.
From Henry VIII. by A. F. (Albert Frederick) Pollard
And here, twenty-seven years after our parting, I have before me the medallion you gave me, and look tenderly on your dear features, my friend!
From Strange True Stories of Louisiana by George Washington Cable
"What are you thinking of?" asks Dorian, presently, bending to look tenderly into her downcast eyes.
From Faith and Unfaith by Duchess
Pierquin tried to look tenderly at his cousin, but the expression contrasted so strongly with his hard eyes, usually fixed on money, that Marguerite discovered the self-interest in his improvised tenderness.
From The Alkahest by Katharine Prescott Wormeley
But, no, thy beautiful eyes look tenderly upon me; and thou wouldst not let me hold this little soft, warm hand, and imprison it within mine, if thou didst hate me.
From Graham's Magazine, Vol XXXIII, No. 6, December 1848 by Various
