Gentlefolk

Examples

• Those few hundreds of French gentlefolk fell into a pit that most of them had been well content should exist for others. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• A class of intelligent, free gentlefolk is indeed evident in history whenever there is a record of bold philosophy or effective scientific advances. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• The gentlefolks can't hear themselves speak, Sloppy. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• The chief Indian, who acted as interpreter, thereupon wheeled about again towards the gentlefolks. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• If we are gentlefolks they will put hatchments over our late domicile, with gilt cherubim, and mottoes stating that there is Quiet in Heaven. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• Do you think, because I am a governess, I have not as much sense, and feeling, and good breeding as you gentlefolks in Hampshire? William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• I'm not partial to gentlefolks coming into my place, as you've heerd me say afore now, I think, miss. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• It is but insipid, barren work, talking and laughing with the good gentlefolks of Briarfield. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• These are very respectable gentlefolks. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• We would all be gentlefolks together, then. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• Gentlefolks in general have a very awkward rock ahead in life--the rock ahead of their own idleness. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• He had the character, among the gentlefolks, of being such a well-behaved man, that they were determined to bring him in. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• He was a smooth one to talk, and was a dab at the ways of gentlefolks. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.

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