polite remark
Example Sentences
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“When you have quite done praising the tea, will you please tell me what you believe about Mr. Harrington’s speech?” said the inexorable Joe, drowning her aunt’s reply to Vancouver’s polite remark.
From An American Politician by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
The guests shake hands with the hostess, and making some polite remark about the "beautiful wedding" or "lovely bride," continue in line to the bridal pair.
From Etiquette by Post, Emily
I don’t know whether the interpreter thought fit to explain the polite remark to his superior.
From The Three Lieutenants by Webb, Archibald
He turned off the furious remonstrances which came like the burden of a song from Berlin, with the polite remark that the Prussian Government would be soon very glad to follow his example.
From Cavour by Martinengo-Cesaresco, Countess Evelyn
"What?" was the not very polite remark now repeated by all.
From New Treasure Seekers or, The Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune by Nesbit, E. (Edith)
