Civilities

Examples

• The great civilities of the captain. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
• He could tell her nothing new of the wonders of his presentation and knighthood; and his civilities were worn out, like his information. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• With proper civilities the ladies then withdrew; all of them equally surprised that he meditated a quick return. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• And so I am not to be surprized that Jane Fairfax accepts her civilities and consents to be with her. Jane Austen. Emma.
• Abundance of civilities passed on all sides. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
• Confound these civilities! Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• Enough, I said, of these civilities. Plato. The Republic.
• I desired the captain would please to accept this ring in return for his civilities; which he absolutely refused. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
• The emperor of Blefuscu, having taken three days to consult, returned an answer consisting of many civilities and excuses. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
• His civilities received no answer. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• But perhaps he may be a little whimsical in his civilities, replied her uncle. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• On distinguishing the ladies of the group, the two gentlemen came directly towards them, and began the usual civilities. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• Emma was sorry;to have to pay civilities to a person she did not like through three long months! Jane Austen. Emma.

Typist: Shelley