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 Pollard, A. F. (Albert Frederick)
Those who look tenderly at the slave-owner, and with a cold heart at the slave, never seem to put themselves into the position of the latter.
From Life of Charles Darwin by Bettany, G. T. (George Thomas)
Thinking but to look tenderly at a house front he had veritably seen his lady—watched her with secret, unrestrained fondness.
From Ewing\'s Lady by Wilson, Harry Leon
Through her teaching and her example my heart would--you look tenderly on me, Mellefont?
From The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise by Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim
Perhaps this was not exactly as it should be; yet let us hope the angels look tenderly down on the sins of too much love.
From Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel by Stowe, Harriet Beecher
