make show of
Example Sentences
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Calling for paper and pens, he would make show of writing a letter, producing no words or intelligible signs, but only a mass of scrawls and blotches.
From The Manxman A Novel - 1895 by Caine, Hall, Sir
"Bide still awhile—hither cometh yon beefy fool back again—so will I make show of miscalling ye till he be gone."
From Black Bartlemy's Treasure by Farnol, Jeffery
In France, a hostess seeks to make show of simplicity in her reception toilettes, so as to be likely to eclipse no one in her own house.
From Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society by Allyn, Jack
It was of evil omen to make show of reluctance as the razor approached the chin, and hesitation was to be forthwith punished with a box on the ears.
From Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles
Wherefore let no man make show of unseemly deeds in this my house, for now I have understanding to discern both good and evil, but in time past I was yet a child.
From The Odyssey Done into English prose by Lang, Andrew
