make show of
Example Sentences
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Mr. Keyes did speak but few words, but such as did make show of great spirit.
From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John
"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
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
Tiberius, to make show of a spirit perfectly unbiassed, received the young man graciously, and honoured him with the presents usually bestowed on young noblemen.
From The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus; With His Account of Germany, and Life of Agricola by Gordon, Thomas
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
