Inclines
[in'klainz]
Examples
- A great difference inclines us to produce a distance. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- The young man inclines his head in acknowledgment of the precepts of experience. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- If the companion moves his head in order to avoid the reflected beam, his tormentor moves or inclines the mirror and flashes the beam back to his victim's face. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- The weight of opinion inclines now towards the idea of some primordial connection of these two groups. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- And what inclines one less to bear, she has no fair pretence of family or blood. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Mr. Tulkinghorn inclines his head. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- This was done about the year 1808; and, in the first instance, the application of steam power was limited to drawing the loaded waggons up steep inclines. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- Perhaps it would be best, first of all, said I, to ask Mr. Richard what he inclines to himself. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Mr. Tulkinghorn inclines his head again. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Mr. Tulkinghorn, comprehending it, inclines his head and says he is much obliged. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- He slightly inclines and advances his head as not quite understanding the question. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
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