| 单词 | affability |
| 例句 | “Not if I can help it. This occasion shall not entirely pass without that affability on your part.—May I, as an old friend and well-wisher? May I?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Both his affability and his harshness compelled others as they did me; and he hath been admitted into a great variety of circles of friendship and amity that remain generally closed. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Although Fozzie, the lovable bear of the Muppet gang, does not have cubs, he exemplifies many qualities we value in our own dads, like affability and a fondness for bad jokes. Spare Times for Children for June 15-21 2012-06-14T22:46:48Z So he did, but not without retaining the inherent affability that seeps into all of his characters. Chris Pratt: 'I have great respect for the animals that I kill' 2015-06-06T04:00:00Z Kail, a mile-a-minute talker who projects a mix of confidence, deference and affability, seems to be built for the chaos of creation. ‘Hamilton’ director Thomas Kail, at the height of his powers 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z It’s all very endearing and gentle, and the show hits the right balance of affability and true instruction. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z Mr. Rhys, who has a quick wit and an engaging affability, said he began performing at an early age. Arts & Leisure: Matthew Rhys in ?Look Back in Anger? on New York Stage 2012-01-22T01:47:19Z That imperishable affability, that eagerness to please his Hollywood bosses, allows Chan to elude many of the indignities thrown his way in The Spy Next Door. 2010-01-16T19:10:00Z He often starts sentences with “Look, I get it”, or rather, “I-I-I get it”, the mild stutter synonymous with his brand of almost cartoonish affability. Tom Hanks: ‘I’ve made a lot of movies that didn’t make sense – or money’ 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z This made him a natural for shadowy roles, where a cloak of affability hides dangerous aggression. Maury Chaykin obituary 2010-08-19T17:22:00Z Some critics have argued that Mathis’s affability and modesty — his deference to producers, his self-perception as a voice but not a musician — held back his artistry. Johnny Mathis, the voice of the ’50s, was always ahead of his time. Now he’s ready to talk about it. 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z To match his casual affability, challengers display a range of personalities that favor one role, i.e. the detector, more heavily than the other, the contestant. "Bullsh*t: The Game Show" and our love of liars and lying 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z But instead of Sovereign's cheeky affability, Envy purges life's wounds in focused flashes of anger and scabrous wit. Envy: Set Yourself on Fire 2010-04-08T22:30:00Z These types of interactions have become commonplace for Logic, a 25-year-old local-guy-gone-big, who built his career through hard work and affability. Logic looks to take his career to the final frontier 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z In the premiere the ones from San Francisco have an unhurried affability. Television Review: Playing Hide-and-Seek With a Stash of Cash 2011-08-01T22:58:23Z That affability typifies Varner, a fiery Los Angeles native whose music riffs on heartbreak and relationship struggles. Elle Varner shines despite technical difficulties at the Howard Theatre They added that his affability was crucial to helping viewers navigate the opening minutes of “Living With Yourself,” which focuses on the pitiable, rundown Old Miles. Paul Rudd, the One-Man Double Act 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z The wisenheimer coaxing those light laughs is Adam’s best friend, Kyle, played and sometimes bellowed by a shaggy Seth Rogen with his familiar mix of affability, innocence and vulgarity. | '50/50': ?50/50,? a Bromance, Opens - Review 2011-09-29T22:12:51Z Mr. Shamos’s Sandy has a warm affability that’s engaging, and the scene in which he and Dinah open up to each other as he paints her portrait is among the play’s most sensitively written. | 'We Live Here: ?We Live Here? by Zoe Kazan at City Center - Review 2011-10-13T02:01:11Z But dressed in a suit, put alongside fellow Hall of Fame-caliber former players, and tasked with only talking about baseball, Rodriguez demonstrated poise and affability. You’re rich. The media hates you. You join them? For Alex Rodriguez, a job at FOX is an opportunity to shape legacy 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z A friendly host, he moves between affability and gentle needling. ‘Asi Wind’s Inner Circle’ Review: Pick a Card, Not Just Any Card 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z For all his low-key affability, Mr. Alpert doesn’t phone it in. Review: Herb Alpert and Lani Hall Bring Rhythmic Precision to Café Carlyle 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z Is such affability part of a sinister plot? ‘Hail Satan?’ Review: Pitchforks, Black Clothes and Good Deeds 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z There are wonderful actors here: Mr. Allesee has an unforced naturalism, and Mr. Gray has a winning affability. Review: A Young Man’s Voyage, Awash in Taboo Desires, in ‘Blackbird’ 2015-04-26T04:00:00Z Mr. Pierce, as the many fans of “Frasier” and his recent stage performances will know, is an actor of great skill and effortless affability. Review: In ‘A Life,’ Lonely and Looking to the Stars for Answers 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z He has an athlete's affability and a languid easiness with himself. Timothy Olyphant: a law unto himself 2010-04-29T19:00:00Z He had a storyteller’s grace with a lyric, a jazzman’s sureness with a melody, and in his finest performances he delivered them with a party giver’s welcome, a palpable and infectious affability. Tony Bennett, Champion of the Great American Songbook, Is Dead at 96 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z “It’s such a beautiful venue that it’s strangely intimate,” he said, exuding thoughtful affability while eating a late-morning bowl of oatmeal at a TriBeCa hotel restaurant last week. The Stealth Success of John Mulaney 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z Mr. Damon’s regular-guy affability carries the movie through its expository phase, which is a lot of fun. Review: In ‘Downsizing,’ Matt Damon Sweats the Small Stuff 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z Together they put on a show long on durable songs and a kind of shaggy affability that, by concert’s end, suggested a living-room hootenanny. Concert review: Dave Alvin at City Winery 2012-08-22T06:22:00Z In these scenes, Ngo’s Chum sheds his middle-aged mantle of strained affability to become a raw, quivering soul whose raison d’être is to exist, no matter the cost. Review: Partying With the Khmer Rouge in ‘Cambodian Rock Band’ 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z There’s an affability between Wilson and the players, many of whom he’s had relationships with for two decades. The Conductor John Wilson Doesn’t Like Musical Distinctions 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z DeGeneres' deadpan affability hearkened back to the more genteel hosts of the past like Bob Hope and Johnny Carson. Oscars telecast scores highest audience in a decade 2014-03-03T22:51:00Z Souza states that he wasn’t crazy about Reagan’s policies but was won over by his authentic affability. ‘The Way I See It’ Review: Hailing Days Not Too Far Past 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z His bulging muscles play off a self-deprecating wit, affability and evident intelligence. Here's the real secret to being a great action hero 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z The director contends that friends and police officers knew about — and may have even approved of — Franklin's actions, in part because of his affability and in part for darker reasons. 'Tales of the Grim Sleeper' documentary looks at L.A. slaying suspect 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z And if some of them only add to his reputation for affability … well, just don’t tell him that to his face. Martin Freeman: 'I’m not horrible or unfriendly. But I’m my own person' 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z During this grilling Mr. Cooper retained an air of boyish affability: quick with a fraternal backslap, grinning broadly. Don?t Take This Hunk at Face Value 2011-03-10T17:44:04Z Mr. Harrison is as interested in his profit margin as he is in the history of the items he buys, and his on-camera affability rarely shades into sentimentality. Television: Redeeming Value of the Reality Show ?Pawn Stars? 2010-06-05T01:56:00Z With his light bass-baritone, Pisaroni personifies suave affability and carries long stretches of the action with his easy, if somewhat generic, charm. CD reviews: Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s latest Mozart is a missed opportunity 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Representative Ron Paul of Texas was his usual mix of affability and pep — with a side of curmudgeon — during his turn before the attorneys general. Reporter?s Notebook: Behind the Scenes at the Fox News Forum 2011-12-04T22:01:05Z What may be good enough for him, and what he seems to be aiming for, is the kind of genial, just-likeable-enough affability of George H. W. Bush. Ann Romney, and Her Running Mate Mitt, Meet Diane Sawyer 2012-04-17T13:32:01Z But when actresses present an award, they also present themselves — their looks, their clothes, their beauty “work,” their diets and ideally, their affability. Hollywood Uses the Very Women It Exploited to Change the Subject 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z Comic and talk show star Ellen DeGeneres returned as Oscar host on Sunday, bringing a deadpan affability, and pizza, to the Academy Awards show while still poking fun at Hollywood royalty. '12 Years a Slave' makes history with best picture Oscar 2014-03-03T21:54:03Z Mr. Miliband is not enthusiastic about discussing the matter, but he answers questions with seasoned affability. David Miliband’s New York Life 2013-12-07T00:03:18Z But none of Kovacs’s antics would have succeeded without his basic affability. That Kovacs Touch: Comedy?s Lunatic Fringe 2011-05-06T23:24:49Z Comfortable with everyone, whether a half-crazy street crawler or a backslapping Bill Clinton — who has never seemed so beamingly unguarded — Mr. McCartney maintains an unflappable affability that feels simultaneously well honed and completely genuine. | 'The Love We Make': Paul McCartney in ?The Love We Make? - Review 2011-11-08T23:29:24Z His latest collaboration is with the rising country singer-songwriter Luke Combs, who brings a somberness to his Everyman affability. What’s on TV Thursday: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and ‘CMT Crossroads’ 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z On stage and screen Cullum uses what Esbjornson calls "that beautiful character face" and honeyed Tennessee accent to summon a canny blend of emotions — among them affability, underlying severity and utter normalcy — all at once. At 81, John Cullum relishes his two roles in Shakespeare in the Park 2011-06-19T03:42:04Z Enchanted by her father's charm and affability, she'll do anything to be his pal. 'Father of the Rain': the primal desire for a parent's love 2010-07-22T21:42:00Z That so many different parties, many of them natural adversaries, could convene under one roof is a testament to Vinnie’s glad-handing affability. ‘The Deuce’ Season 1, Episode 3: Making It and Faking It 2017-09-24T04:00:00Z He was pure affability, clever, charming and confident — just about the embodiment of how Americans liked to picture themselves back then, at the postwar apex of their nation’s power. James Garner: Tribute to a Marvelous Maverick 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z Mr. Maher’s Sam, with his surface affability barely masking a soul in quiet torment, has grown much richer and more detailed. Review: In ‘The Flick,’ Contemplating a Life of Stale Popcorn 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z Nunzio’s Harris often radiates cheerful affability, a trait that contrasts eerily with revelations of his inner rage. Review | ‘Columbinus,’ re-creating the 1999 Colorado high school shooting, remains disturbingly relevant 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Mr. Lange, known for his voluminous hair, velvet tuxedos and boyish affability, was its host into the 1980s, by which time it had been retitled “The New Dating Game.” Jim Lange, Genial Host of ‘Dating Game,’ Dies at 81 2014-02-28T04:17:53Z What’s most overwhelming about Mr. Tyler is his sheer affability, especially since it wasn’t clear whether his aesthetics and those of “Idol” would match up. Arts & Leisure Preview: Steven Tyler Escapes From Idolatry 2011-02-09T16:50:05Z Unfortunately for Ruthie, Teddy meets the cantankerous high jinks of nonagenarians with weapons-grade affability, and despite repeated warnings from literally everyone, she can’t help but be dazzled by him. Review | Sally Thorne’s ‘Second First Impressions’ is full of cracking attraction and cackling laughs 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z When it comes to parsing either his own appeal or future career trajectory, Walker, who projects a kind of wholesome, healthy affability, is willfully oblivious. Benjamin Walker, Sexypants Vampire Hunter 2012-06-17T06:13:01Z At a Midtown boutique hotel, she paused frequently, at times trailing off into silence, yet she beamed with affability and curiosity. Bonding With Léa Seydoux 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z There is something that has always been seething and defeated beneath Doug's low-key affability. 2 quirky comedies have Seattle premieres 2011-09-22T21:28:06Z Compared to the affability, the clubbable nature of many of the thinkers it describes, it is strident, partisan and always willing to overlook a fact in favour of a thesis. The Enlightenment and Why It Still Matters by Anthony Pagden – review 2013-07-24T11:19:42Z Lowe said he was inspired by such memoirs as David Niven's "The Moon's a Balloon" that deliver introspection and colorful behind-the-scenes tales with affability rather than bile. Rob Lowe on the high road 2011-04-29T20:35:00Z She was thinking of his representation of the increasingly diverse city of 400,000 that watched as he built a political career through the sheer force of his affability and then crashed down to Earth. In Kevin McCarthy’s Hometown, Reflections on His Sudden Fall 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z McCarthy is a politician of affability and a master of fundraising. News Analysis: McCarthy's once formidable powers of persuasion couldn't stop a humiliating, historic defeat 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Isaac’s smiling affability lends the piece a different tone than Donahoe’s bashful bloke demeanor. Review: 'Every Brilliant Thing' at the Geffen Playhouse counts the joys that make life livable 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Even his allies acknowledge he is not known for his natural affability. One diner stop at a time: DeSantis tests revamped 2024 strategy to beat Trump 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z His Seattle speeches were the last for a president who — despite affability, enthusiasm and a statesman’s countenance — left professional and personal scandals in his wake. A century ago, a Seattle speech foreshadowed the death of a president 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Playing leading roles and balancing this new regime's levity with their natural affability and humility, through Wood and Woakes this period of English cricket was suddenly framed infinitely tighter. 'Chaos is the order of this jaw-dropping Ashes' 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Jennifer Garner might be famous for her air of easy affability. Jennifer Garner joins her maternal side with action skills for 'Last Thing He Told Me' 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z In a body consisting of citizen-lawmakers, his chatty, unceremonious affability owes something to the day job he held for many years as owner of a handful of gas stations in the Washington area. Opinion | Dick Saslaw helped build Virginia, and now he’s retiring 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z But even some Republicans express a grudging admiration for the governor’s affability and his willingness to show up in parts of the state where his support is minimal. The Democrats’ SOS Candidate Keeps His Options Open 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Ms. Haley may have a stronger résumé, but Mr. Scott’s unceasing affability has a power all its own. Tim Scott Weighs 2024 Run, Selling Unity to a Party Eager for a Fight 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z He refused to don a tie and sports jacket, let alone a suit, and his everyday attire of shorts and jogging shoes or flip-flops gave him a certain rakish affability. Bobby Beathard, Hall of Fame Washington football executive, dies at 86 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z For years, Emem Thomas' body drew snarky remarks from slimmer classmates in southern Nigeria that shattered her confidence and natural affability. Stars flock to Dakar for All-Africa Music Awards 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z For years, Emem Thomas' body drew snarky remarks from slimmer classmates in southern Nigeria that shattered her confidence and natural affability. Islamic State claims Congo church attack 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z His role in “Otto” plays to Hanks’ more obvious strengths, his essential affability even when he is presenting a gruff, unyielding exterior. Review: Tom Hanks gives 'A Man Called Otto' an easygoing sincerity 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z A 49-year-old former college-football quarterback, he is the paragon of affability, a genial Everyman whose introductory campaign video is so innocuous that it might easily be mistaken for an insurance commercial. Can Tim Ryan save Democrats? The working-class-jobs candidate in the era of resentment 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Corden’s news turned popular attention briefly from Jason Sudeikis, another star who has traded on his affability both on and off screen. James Corden is out, Anne Hathaway is in. But the biggest hypocrite is us 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Her ease and affability are foremost in the memories of those she has worked with. ‘Death of a Salesman’ gets first Black Linda Loman, and she’s a dynamo 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z His bipartisan work and affability placed him in the ever-smaller group of Republicans who draw Democrats’ praise. Jackson, COVID and a retirement show Congress’ partisan path 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z His work across the aisle and his affability placed him in the ever-smaller group of Republicans who draw Democrats’ praise. Jackson, COVID and a retirement show Congress’ partisan path 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z We may never know exactly why Rock’s joke was enough to make Smith — an actor generally known for his affability, not his irritability — snap so violently during a live television broadcast. Column: Will Smith's Oscars slap of Chris Rock settles it. We're done with Black hair jokes 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Like Davis, Lincoln was renowned for integrity and principle but owed much to his sense of humor, affability, and tactical flexibility. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z His affability engendered respect, not resentment, within the locker room amid immediate success as a freshman. A season lost to injury: How Clippers rookie Jason Preston perseveres 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z If nothing else, his experience and affability — not to mention his seven pitches, at least two change-ups among them — could help some young guys in camp. Stephen Strasburg is in ‘spring training mode’ and on track, Nats GM Mike Rizzo says 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z “Virginia Woolf” showed how Mr. Segal was a skilled ensemble player, enlivening the screen with an easygoing affability, even when playing cads and crooks. George Segal, actor of roguish charm and wide dramatic range, dies at 87 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Mr. Jordan had an affability and charm — and a sometimes intimidating 6-foot-4 physique — that put him at ease in any situation. Vernon E. Jordan Jr., lawyer and D.C. political power broker, dies at 85 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z Though his videos are a bit more pointed these days, he hasn’t stopped using comedy, hip-hop and affability to share his opinions with his more than 620,000 followers. Meet Topher, the rapper and Air Force vet who’s become a top conservative TikTok star 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Mark Rylance as the defense attorney William Kunstler has the perfect combination of affability and gravitas to bring balance to a trial that was on one hand ridiculous and on another gravely serious. Review: The Chicago Seven trial gets the Aaron Sorkin touch 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z The same way Biden’s supporters celebrate his goofball affability, Bass’ colleagues and friends praise her disarming charm. Karen Bass: the progressive congresswoman who could be Biden's vice-president 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z The committees looked at affability as well as at track records, she says. Fifteen to one: how many applications it can take to land a single academic job offer 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z That’s a higher level of affability than answering questions in a polite and revealing manner. Perspective | The Wizards drafted John Wall 10 years ago. Look at how he has grown. 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z Although “Better Things” can make the most intransigent adults rethink their teenage arguments with their parents, much of the show’s affability comes from what isn’t said. Pamela Adlon can do it all 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z The episode, Tolbert said, summed up Rivera, a coach able to connect with his players through both caring and affability. Can Ron Rivera fix the Redskins? His former players think so. 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z Here was an actor nearly synonymous with affability, with “niceness,” playing one of the friendliest faces to ever flicker across a TV screen. Tom Hanks didn’t want to be Mr. Rogers. Then he met Marielle 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z Biden’s greatest assets are his affability, empathy and decency, His other calling cards are his connection to Obama and rootedness in an urban, Catholic working-class culture I know well. Is Joe Biden the new Hillary? Democrats must have a real debate to avoid disaster 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z Trump’s fuming in the White House, boxed in by his self-crippling paralysis of motives, reflects nothing so much as his incapacity to reconcile his psychic needs to project both salesmanlike affability and prehensile domination. How Progressive Era radical Thorstein Veblen helps explain Donald Trump 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z Before long, it became clear why he had joined the students in conversation: to hit on Holden, who is tall and broad-shouldered and has big, protruding ears that add to an aura of youthful affability. For Gay Conservatives, the Trump Era is the Best and Worst of Times 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z It would be mistake for anyone to try to predict her presidential chances based on her perceived affability. New poll provides big boost for Elizabeth Warren 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z He is popular among his peers for an off-court affability that provided a striking contrast from his often ornery on-court demeanor. Citing Pain, Andy Murray Says He Will Retire After Wimbledon 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z Cunningham, who radiates both affability and the decisiveness of a seasoned emergency physician, ran the meeting as part pep talk, part crash assignment. Guns kill more U.S. kids than cancer. This emergency physician aims to change that 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Still, Bush’s affability rose above politics, as supporters recalled during a public memorial tribute in front of City Hall on Monday. George H.W. Bush remembered in public memorial tribute in Houston 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z The octopuses' raverlike reactions suggest that the human brain regions so closely associated with social bonding and affability may be evolutionary accidents rather than necessary elements, Dölen says. Rolling Under the Sea: Scientists Gave Octopuses Ecstasy to Study Social Behavior 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z To hold it all together, you need a star at the top of the marquee with a combination of affability and gravitas. The Battle for Thanksgiving Heats Up 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z Despite the potential boundary blurring that can come with being a Twitch personality, viewers still expect streamers to perform affability. The backlash to streamer with a "god complex" reveals a big Twitch taboo 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z By the time the meeting ended, his intellectual curiosity, wisdom, affability and intense interest in finding the best policy course to protect and promote U.S. interests were abundantly evident. Opinion | John Brennan: I will speak out until integrity returns to the White House 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Certainly the writing on her new album, Tell Me What You Really Feel, is more concise and direct than its Grammy-nominated predecessor, without sacrificing any of the wit or affability. How Courtney Barnett turned on a troll 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z “It’s such a beautiful venue that it’s strangely intimate,” he said, exuding thoughtful affability while eating a late-morning bowl of oatmeal at a Tribeca hotel restaurant last month. ‘The funniest person in America’: The stealth success of John Mulaney 2018-05-06T04:00:00Z Abusers are very adept at hiding the truth beneath a veneer of affability and professionalism. Rob Porter’s Charisma and Ambition Disguised Flare-ups of Anger 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z The president’s face certainly reflects the gravity of his office but nothing of his affability, his honesty, his earnestness or his playful nature. Obamas’ portraits: A disappointment 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z We can’t attest to Fowler’s ballroom dancing abilities, but his affability quotient is highly regarded. Rickie Fowler is No. 1 in the world ranking...of 'Ten Best-Mannered People,' according to National League of Junior Cotillions - Golf Digest 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z Shannon’s brooding intensity, Hawkins’ withdrawn shyness, Spencer’s open-hearted affability and Stuhlbarg’s quiet stability are all given time and space to shine. Guillermo del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' is a genre-blending movie about loving 'otherness' 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z So how to square it with Ewing’s easy affability, and with his recent description of himself as a gentle giant? Perspective | Patrick Ewing doesn’t care if you fear him. He just wants to win. 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z Yet the affability remains in what she said is still “a quaint village.” Sayville, N.Y.: A Walkable Downtown and Victorians by the Bay 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z In a sense, this is quintessential American niceness: a tendency to insist on one’s own affability and friendliness while dismissing all unwarranted or unnecessary acts of cruelty as necessary evils. Perspective | Americans have always been nice. But is it just a sham? 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z He’s gained that trust, in his opinion, because of the four A’s: availability, affordability, affability and “a touch of ability.” Pediatrician is dedicated to Amish, Mennonite communities 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z That pivot, as it happens, centers on Oscar, a character who dovetails so completely with Sudeikis’s natural affability that when he undergoes a change, it’s both virtually imperceptible and shocking. Review | Anne Hathaway dominates the smart, wildly imaginative ‘Colossal’ 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z Despite his affability, Dennett sometimes expresses a weary frustration with the immovable intuitions of the people he is trying to convince. Daniel Dennett’s Science of the Soul 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z “In the years we practiced law together, he was a wonderful colleague, and I would expect the justices to appreciate his affability and willingness to consider carefully a range of viewpoints.” Neil Gorsuch could fall somewhere between his hero, Justice Scalia, and former boss, centrist Justice Kennedy 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z Still, the friction cuts against the image of affability and reason that Kraft, 75, likes to project. New England Patriots’ Owner, Still Sore at N.F.L., Has Payback in Sight 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z Even more than the guests’ fashion choices, Ms. Goldman admired their general affability. An Eccentric—and Endless—Party in Dallas 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z Increasingly, Asia’s creative types—whether architects, designers or budding restaurateurs—are buzzing into the Thai capital to live and work, drawn by its affordability and affability. An Insider’s Guide to Bangkok 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z Yet inside the Dodgers’ clubhouse, Roberts relies less on his analytical savvy than on his affability and status as an ex-player. The Dodgers’ Dave Roberts: Baseball’s Ultimate Micromanager 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z A man known for a gee-whiz affability, he flirted with obnoxiousness by repeatedly interrupting both Pence and the moderator. The vice presidential candidates bicker for 90 minutes, to little effect on presidential race 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z A man known for a gee-whiz affability, he flirted with obnoxiousness by repeatedly interrupting Pence and the moderator. Analysis: VP candidates land some punches 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z But while Nat has inevitably seen severe horrors, he's also been protected by Sam's affability and Sam's father's apathy. The Birth Of A Nation is a familiar but necessary awards-bait historical spectacle 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z Although skeptical about much of what has lately counted as restaurant excellence, Wells hasn’t quite drawn his own boundary line—one defined, perhaps, by affability and chaos. Pete Wells Has His Knives Out 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z Former aides attribute his success as much to his authenticity and affability as to his keen political acumen. Hillary Clinton picks Tim Kaine, Virginia senator and former governor, as her running mate 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z Frustration with the establishment is so pronounced that affability seems less a factor than a candidate’s anti-establishment bona fides and a penchant for blunt, even brutal, statements. What Makes a Politician ‘Authentic’? 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z When Harry talks about his life—as he did, with great affability, one evening last August, at a corner table in a dark Los Angeles restaurant—the diminutive, auburn-haired Nelson listens with quiet seriousness. Maggie Nelson’s Many Selves 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z I’m not one of them, but even if I were, he has that combination of extreme fame and buffed affability that makes one simply grateful he isn’t a Scientologist. So Tina Fey’s playing Afghanistan for laughs. Good luck with that | Emma Brockes 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z The press referred to his “energetic fervor,” “astringent intellect,” “peppery prose,” “acumen,” and “affability,” all apt descriptions. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Scalia: 'We were best buddies' 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z His harsh, combative campaign is a far cry from Reagan's affability and desire to stay above the fray in most cases. Ronald Reagan, an Actor Who Played the World's Leading Role 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z Broadbent plays his role with an undercurrent of his well-known affability, according to the critics. Jim Broadbent charms as baddie Scrooge - BBC News 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z He also contrasted his alleged affability with Clinton’s remark during the first Democratic debate that she viewed Republicans as “an enemy”. Blessed is the peacemaker: Trump tries on new guise before Republican debate 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z I thought it would lead to other villains, but alas, affability won through. Rob Brydon webchat – as it happened 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z SKILLS: Ocular intensity, affability, communally agreed-upon status as Next Big Thing™ Review: The Man From UNCLE is a star vehicle without the stars 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z A sinister plant whose devastating effects include affability, joy, arousal, pain relief, profundity, and a desire for nachos. The New Devil’s Dictionary 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z He’ll be rightly remembered for all the triumphs listed above and more, but it was his warmth and affability when engaging with strangers that I’ll remember most. Why Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Mattered 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Harris, whose affability has landed him a job hosting the Emmys and Tonys, spent the majority of the show cracking unfunny, obliquely offensive jokes at the expense of his own career. The 2015 Oscars: Anything That Could Go Wrong, Did Go Wrong 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z I thought it would lead to other villains, but alas, affability won through. Rob Brydon webchat – as it happened 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z But his affability masks a heart of steel. Relentless: The Dalai Lama's Heart of Steel His good looks and affability don't hurt either; people seem to want to agree with him, and when they don't seem to care, he patiently repeats his talking points again and again. Activist dives in dumpsters across the U.S. to highlight food waste 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z His sunny affability slips only twice—once when asked about the lynching his grandfather stopped. The loneliest man in Congress 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z “He’s totally defanged us,” she said, citing his party, his affability — and his race. Obama endures as the lesser evil for liberals Because “other than Chris Christie, it’s hard to think of another Republican candidate with the kind of charm and personal affability, and frankly just good political skills, that Rick Perry has.” Rick Perry’s inexplicable Beltway media resurgence 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z What stands out to me about Gwynn, at least his public image as a player and announcer, was how he combined his competitiveness and professionalism with affability, respect, and humility. Sports World Needs More Tony Gwynns, A Lot More 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z Jackman has lost none of his style, affability and humor since he last hosted. Tonys start with a spring in Hugh Jackman's step 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z But beneath that genuine affability is a steely core. At The New York Times, It's All in the Family 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z It's an opening for which general manager Phil Emery's "Help Wanted" ad almost certainly will prioritize talent, intelligence and affability. Bears need a cast call for a backup QB 2014-03-14T01:35:00Z He is adept at the theatre of being president—striking a balance between pomp and affability. Lexington: The empathiser-in-chief 2013-08-29T15:01:25Z McIlroy, 24, is quick with a smile, but his affability is not without limits. On Golf: Rory McIlroy Is Said to Be Leaving Horizon Sports Management 2013-05-18T02:55:59Z The curse of the older commentator is to become jaded and lament a game whose traditions and pageantry are being attenuated before their very eyes or to allow self-importance to deform their affability. CMJ and Tony Greig: contrasting voices of cricket that exuded integrity 2013-01-05T21:00:01Z People who seem disproportionately swayed by the relationships they establish in their minds with our leading candidates in areas like trust, likeability, affability — as opposed to the candidates’ positions on issues. Viewpoint: Are Undecided Women Voters Living Up To Age-Old Stereotypes? 2012-10-26T11:30:46Z He has the gray crew cut and firm jaw of a stereotypical football coach, but his sharp tongue and affability would still seem at home in a high school classroom. Kyle Flood Is Now the Rutgers Coach, but Still a Teacher 2012-09-07T18:05:16Z These things being so, on the whole, perhaps, we should be grateful to the eminent athlete for the comparative affability of his demeanour, so long as he is not seriously contradicted. Aspects of Modern Oxford 2012-04-25T02:01:12.193Z Two minutes gone, and the querulous, nagging tones were modulated to the note of vulgar affability. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z Devereux was received with well-feigned affability by the soi-disant Swedish skipper, a politeness that the sub thought fit to reciprocate, at least for the present. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z The little gar�on was bewildered by Jules' affability, and overcome by the generous tip which he received as Jules left the place. Mademoiselle Blanche A Novel 2012-04-07T02:00:33.037Z He is an old man of stoical probity, and of whom it would be difficult to say whether his learning or affability is the greater. Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z She was a cousin of Mr. Congleton's, and a lady whose sweet affability and gravity would have extorted reverence from those that least loved her. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z He walked over all the decks, speaking kindly to the different classes of seamen, and encouraging them, with his usual affability, praising the manner in which they had barricaded certain parts of the ship. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Solid talents, practical sense, candor, sincerity, affability, and mildness, were the characteristics of his life. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z You must, therefore, treat all your inferiors with affability and good manners, and not speak to them in a surly tone, nor with harsh expressions, as if they were of a different species. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z He looked the complete host, affability itself, and all the time he was planning the discomfiture of his guest. Held by Chinese Brigands 2012-03-26T02:00:40.573Z She continued to receive him with the same affability which she had bestowed upon him from the first, and occasionally she invited him to dinner and to drive. Dorothy and other Italian Stories 2012-03-18T02:00:18.513Z His usual affability of manner, however, remained unchanged. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z Inflexible justice, unspotted integrity, affability, and humanity were ever conspicuous in him. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z A gentleman may and will treat his washerwoman with respect and courtesy, and his boot-black with pleasant affability, yet preserve perfectly his own position. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z When the banquet was over, Tököly, with courteous affability, parted from his fair neighbour, whom he immediately saw disappear in a window recess, arm-in-arm with Flora. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z He sickened and died in a very short time, to the great grief of all, on account of his affability and many excellent qualities. An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol II (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. 2012-03-03T03:00:18.053Z Like many selfish men, he could be good-natured so long as affability was cheap. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z The regularity of his life, his sympathy for the distressed, his affability, his integrity, his industry, his talents for business, and the administration of affairs, his fluency, and grace, as public speaker. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z Yet for all his affability, Redknapp has a more tenacious side. Harry Redknapp: the people's manager 2012-02-12T00:06:48Z James had been acting as his father's partner for more than a year and had already nearly ruined the practice by his inexperience and want of affability. Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z It is remembered with what affability he wore a garland of flowers at a birthday feast, and even, nobly descending, took part one night in a cake-walk. The Letters of Henry James (volume I) 2012-02-08T03:00:15.197Z Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt both came from big money, yet the presidents’ larger-than-life affability and celebrity won them admiration across class lines. Wealth can be a political burden 2012-01-30T03:02:03Z Suddenly, however, she cried: "Oh, there's Lord Culverton!" and she bowed to him with marked affability. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z The Prince is said to have displayed great affability in conversation on the occasion. History of Halifax City 2012-01-26T03:00:13.263Z Their first thought was to avenge Davis's death, for he had been much beloved for his affability and good nature. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z He had worked up from driving the delivery wagon in vacations to being dry goods clerk at the Co�perative, where his affability and easy familiarity with the requirements of women, made him immensely popular. A Woman of Genius 2012-01-18T03:00:09.517Z What really made the sale to Go Daddy, though, was Hinchcliffe's affability. Andretti hires Hinchcliffe to drive Go Daddy car 2012-01-12T15:35:30Z What really made the sale to Go Daddy, though, was Hinchcliffe’s affability. Andretti Autsoport picks James Hinchcliffe to drive Go Daddy car 2012-01-11T00:22:55Z His affability and masterly address endeared him to all ranks of people, and a peculiar greatness of soul made him superior to vanity, envy, avarice or revenge. History of Halifax City 2012-01-26T03:00:13.263Z I have scarcely stepped into the room when His Majesty gets up and meets me himself with his well-known affability. Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod 2012-01-08T03:00:16.523Z Her trenchant wit, affability, and candor pleased the young men not less than her culture and varied accomplishments impressed the older ones with whom she came in contact. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:35.370Z “I’m always going to be myself,” he said, referring to his natural and often appealing affability. On Pro Football: Rex Ryan?s Brash Style Led to a Loss of Control of Jets 2012-01-03T03:06:18Z When the game was over the noise died instantly: men black with passion, shaking with rage, crushing their hats or with lifted clenched fists, at once conversed with smiling affability. San Crist?bal de la Habana 2012-01-01T03:00:08.773Z The duke had turned his back on all the company, and was talking to his daughter with as much affability as he was capable of. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z His gentle affability and the genuine interest he displayed in other people's troubles and difficulties won all hearts. The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell 2011-12-24T03:08:06.653Z "What you wish," he said, with as much assurance and affability as if he was presenting a huge bill of fare. By Desert Ways to Baghdad 2011-12-18T03:00:22.240Z Sabas's plump wife, as lively, busy, and sweet as ever, received me with her usual affability. The Joy of Captain Ribot 2011-12-15T03:00:16.510Z His goodness, sweetness, affability, and friendly patience left a powerful impression on my memory. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z Her polite affability from being genuine took a sarcastic turn that was not lost on Lawrence, but he deviated in no measure from his unperturbed, lackadaisical serenity. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z Quite a child she was, hardly more than eight, but with all the quiet dignity and easy affability that is only to be found among children of the bon ton. Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea 2011-12-05T03:00:48.967Z Cain's affability and impressive life story was a plus for potential voters, and his simple message of economic revival, built around the catchy "9-9-9" tax plan, caught on during a series of televised debates. Cain Train went from silver bullet to train wreck 2011-12-03T19:53:20Z It was the old note of affability that always endeared her to the neighbors. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z Under the circumstances his unruffled affability did the latter gentleman credit. A Woman Perfected 2011-12-02T03:00:24.420Z Every one affecting affability, and trying to appear as though this were a joyful occasion. Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z The next moment Lane came in, red-faced and perspiring, and greeted me with his usual affability. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z Of the company, all were charmed with his gaiety, his affability, and his delightful sang-froid. A Mere Chance, Vol. 3 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:45.990Z "Then curry it shall be," said Mrs. Knox, with a sudden and awful affability. Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z Don't suppose," he continued, with what he possibly intended to be affability, "that I am saying this to you in any unfriendly spirit; because I'm not--nothing of the kind. A Woman Perfected 2011-12-02T03:00:24.420Z The vicar hovered on the outskirts and smiled with remote affability upon every one. Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z "I was so very sorry to have missed your dinner, Mrs. Hollister," said the great lady, with her best affability, "but another engagement forced me to be absent." An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z So far from showing any signs of being ashamed or disconcerted, Mr. Cottrell's manner was not only self-possessed, it was affability itself. A Duel 2011-11-20T03:00:13.840Z I am pectorally much spent with affability and emissions of voice, but as soon as the tract heals a little I shall come and ask to be heard in your circle. The Letters of Henry James, Vol. II 2011-11-18T03:00:26.730Z The details of the hostile meeting were gone over with overwhelming affability and owl-like gravity. Mated from the Morgue A tale of the Second Empire 2011-11-15T03:00:23.507Z Mr. Ruby was all affability and bows, and smiles and rubbings of hands. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z Mrs. Lovenant-Smith's reply did not actually affirm her regret that she was so related, but the Captain's affability dried up suddenly. The Story of Louie 2011-10-26T02:00:27.053Z His thin grey hair and equally grey whiskers, arranged in the English fashion, surrounded a healthy looking, fresh-coloured face, lighted up by an expression of kindliness and affability. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z He always appeared to conduct himself with the ease, affability, and politeness of the gentleman, and with the spirit of the Christian. Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire with biographical notices of their pastors, and some account of the puritan ministers who laboured in the county. 2011-10-13T02:00:37.230Z He desired me to be seated, and although he did not recollect me for a considerable time, he conversed with his usual affability. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z Mr. Harding pressed the tips of his fingers together, with that mild, but occasionally exasperating, air of beaming affability for which he was peculiar. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z Condescens′ion, affability to inferiors: courtesy: graciousness.—Condescend upon, to specify: to mention. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) 2011-10-11T02:01:08.990Z The extraordinary discretion with which he performed this function of his office, preserving his dignity and affability in the most trying situations, endeared him to the people. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z Mr. Punch, of course, listened with his usual affability. Punch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 62, January 20, 1872 2011-10-07T02:00:23.543Z After they had waited till even their patience was nearly exhausted, Mrs. Potts came down stairs to them, but there was evidently a great abatement in her affability. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z He made a profound obeisance to the ladies on his entrance, and was received with that condescending affability which his years and long-tried faithfulness demanded. Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 2011-09-27T02:00:20.260Z Several convicts whom I met wished me, with affability, a happy Christmas. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z To the learned eunuchs who, with such affability, unlocked for me those brilliant treasures, I here return the customary thanks. The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z The Duke, who was the embodiment of affability, had cordially expressed that wish, she wrote; without, however, mentioning the Duke's intention of going to Liverpool to meet the Campania. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z Joan often interrogated her uncle about Captain Robert of Baudricourt, upon his nature, upon his affability, upon the manner in which he treated the poor. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z Encouraged by the affability of the king, and catching his humour, the whole party gave way to the most unrestrained mirth. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 2011-09-09T02:01:06.280Z Every one liked him in the prison by reason of his gaiety and affability. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z Apafi wore an affable air; but it was the affability of princely condescension. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z In both the father and the son it was seamed by a scar, which did not destroy the grace and affability that bewitched their soldiers as much as their bravery. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z She had already shown more affability according to her ideas than she had intended. Marjorie Dean College Junior 2011-08-27T02:00:22.827Z "I thank you," said Lisola; and with great though very lofty affability he indicated to Count Veyhard a place opposite himself. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z After a time the affability and good-will shown to me by certain convicts gave me a little courage, and restored my spirits. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z Philip and Gartside were self-conscious and uncomfortable; Culling strove to hide his embarrassment by more than usual affability. The Sixth Sense A Novel 2011-08-24T02:00:18.870Z "They now began duly to think upon his unmatched virtues, which never the most malicious enemy could impeach ... they now considered his affability mercy justice and magnanimity." Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z She had heard that Leslie could pretend affability when she was the angriest. Marjorie Dean College Junior 2011-08-27T02:00:22.827Z The affability and gentleness of her manners, had endeared her even more than her personal attractions, to all who frequented her court. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:25.307Z The captivating grace and affability of Mary’s manners, won for her, upon the baptismal occasion, universal admiration. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:23.870Z At the same time kindness and affability were depicted on his countenance. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z “What, may I ask, would you name it?” queried Danny with a dangerous affability. Marjorie Dean College Freshman 2011-07-27T02:00:32.033Z She, who before Jacqueline’s death had been all sweetness and affability, showed a kind of haughtiness to the people who were well enough disposed to make amends to the Barn Elms family. Throckmorton 2011-07-25T02:00:15.900Z She welcomed one party with the same affability that she displayed in bidding farewell to the other, without any special feeling. A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z I could not but admire the affability and kindness of the General, and was fully satisfied myself, and so were all who heard him, of, I believe, the justness of the remarks he made. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z For he did greet those he met with a pleasant, obsequious affability and familiarity, which easily endeared him to all hearts. A Bayard From Bengal Being some account of the Magnificent and Spanking Career of Chunder Bindabun Bhosh,... 2011-07-13T02:00:17.950Z Not a trace of discontent was visible in his countenance, and he attracted general attention, as much by his cheerfulness and affability as by his princely bearing and dazzling grandeur. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Our host throughout the evening maintained the character of a hospitable and dignified entertainer; comporting himself with that due admixture of conscious dignity and affability, which seems necessary to the courtesy of princes. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z Would a smile from her have power to compensate Heinrich for the sneering laugh on the faces which had hitherto shown only fawning affability? A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z This lady, from her courtly carriage, beauty, and affability, was the wonder of all that knew her; but, as covetousness is the root of all evil, so it happened here. Amusing Prose Chap Books 2011-06-27T02:01:05.043Z The affability of the two ladies exceeded our expectations. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z All things taken into consideration, my little déjeuner was a decided success, and the affability of the President, when the ladies had withdrawn, helped to confirm me in this opinion. The Kidnapped President 2011-06-23T02:00:29.120Z Ellerdine answered, with a ghastly assumption of ingratiating affability, though his hands were shaking, his mouth worked, and beads of perspiration were plainly rolling down his face. A Butterfly on the Wheel 2011-06-21T02:00:24.683Z His love for the neighbour was shown by the readiness and affability with which he received and welcomed innumerable claimants on his sympathy, help, and counsel. A Mediaeval Mystic A Short Account of the Life and Writings of Blessed John Ruysbroeck, Canon Regular of Groenendael A.D. 1293-1381 2011-06-14T02:00:22.820Z Here we were received with more affability than at the previous places. 15th day. Colonial Expeditions to the Interior of California Central Valley, 1800-1820 Anthropological Records 16(6):239-292, 1958 2011-06-13T02:00:22.167Z “How long have you been here, Harvey?” he asks hurriedly, but with noticeable affability. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z But to this royal affability the ladies of the chorus, very stiff, very correct, lisping a little, made answer: "Pleased to meet you, I'm sure!" The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z I found in him a man of worth and affability. Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:21.807Z At the same time she rebelled against the slight awe he inspired, and was a little afraid of some lurking "kindness" under all this extraordinary interest and affability. A Letter of Credit 2011-05-20T02:00:40.410Z However, we were received with much affability and were given presents. Colonial Expeditions to the Interior of California Central Valley, 1800-1820 Anthropological Records 16(6):239-292, 1958 2011-06-13T02:00:22.167Z He had not censured her once and now he was talking to Harvie with actual affability. Vacation with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-08T02:00:04.123Z She greeted Adela with smiles, nodded with the affability of a natural superior to Dennis, and congratulated them both on his success, in a way that made them feel that she had bestowed a favor. True and Other Stories 2011-04-26T02:00:27.117Z The result of this was evidently satisfactory to Fatello, from whose brow, when his hand again dropped by his side, the lowering cloud had disappeared, replaced by affability and regret. Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z The bloom would die on that full round cheek, and the light of the joyous eyes would be quenched could their gaze penetrate that external covering of affability. Lily Pearl and The Mistress of Rosedale 2011-04-05T02:00:12.720Z There, even though they were so distrustful as to carry weapons in their hands, they were reassured of our good will and gave evidence of affability. Colonial Expeditions to the Interior of California Central Valley, 1800-1820 Anthropological Records 16(6):239-292, 1958 2011-06-13T02:00:22.167Z This lady, from her courtly carriage, beauty, and affability, was the wonder of all that knew her; but, as covetousness is said to be the root of all evil, so it happened in this instance. Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England 2011-04-01T02:00:34.340Z Still more now when permitted to enter into conversation with them; finding, if not affability, anything but the distant coldness he had half anticipated. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z The cattle-dealer alighted at his destination, greatly impressed by the affability of the noblemen, and convinced that all he had heard of their arrogance was false. 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z Hide it thy visage in smiles and affability; For if thou path, thy native semblance on, Not Erebus itself were dim enough to hide thee from prevention.' A Letter on Shakspere's Authorship of The Two Noble Kinsmen and on the characteristics of Shakspere's style and the secret of his supremacy 2011-03-21T02:00:11.187Z He was duly presented to the king, who was pleased with his affability, and soon chose him for his friend. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z What I noticed was that she was so different with men to what she was with women—affable to both, but it was another kind of affability. The Girl at Central 2011-03-08T03:00:37.413Z So on the door-steps they parted; the attorney smiling quite celestially, and feeling all a-glow with affability, virtue, and a general sense of acceptance. The Tenants of Malory Volume 1 of 3 2011-03-04T03:01:04.443Z And as soon as he was dressed he received the ladies with infinite grace and affability. Tales from Blackwood Volume 4 2011-03-04T03:00:58.347Z This worthy received us with more than his usual affability, for the tidings of our success had in truth already reached the inn. Above the Snow Line 2011-03-03T03:00:49.380Z The young man is naturally gratified by the distinction, and our noble relatives have received him with that affability which marks the truly high bred. A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:26.237Z His simplicity of manner and ingenuous affability won all hearts. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z His contemporaries all agree in acknowledging that he was the soul of affability and sprightly good-nature. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z The latter, by the aid of the soldiers, caused the Indians to show them more respect; and with the affability and benignity of their treatment, softened the hardness of their hearts. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XLIII, 1670-1700 2011-02-26T03:00:46.860Z The chief examples here are the virtues of friendship or affability and of liberality. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z "Well, sir," he said with a note of ironical affability, "to what may I ascribe this—intrusion?" Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z "Councillor Kohnheim greeted you with extreme affability, I thought, just now, and you are well informed as to the financial affairs of the family," Lothar persisted, in a teasing tone. The Eichhofs A Romance 2011-02-19T03:01:37.327Z He even mentioned the subject in the presence of the President; but great was his mortification when that magnate, with crushing affability, encouraged him in the idea. Under a Charm, Vol. III. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:37.767Z He was, as ever, attention and affability itself; but the object of his wishes proved to be in so ungracious a frame of mind that he could not refrain from noticing it. Under a Charm, Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.173Z Surliness is per se worse than adulation but not a mortal sin; for it is farther removed from affability than adulation, but does not necessarily inflict a severe wound on charity. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z The king had in his favour the prestige of the royal name, and a popularity won by his easy-going affability and his liberal gifts. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z The affability of Dumas, so far as he himself was concerned, was a foregone conclusion. Dumas' Paris 2011-02-02T03:00:23.057Z "You shall do that at the Rat Mort, citizen Chauvelin," he said with marked affability, "and I myself will commend you for your zeal to the Committee of Public Safety." Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z My father's flight and protracted absence will complicate matters, and my notorious Socialist name will hardly predispose the judicial mind to any special affability towards me. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z I have seen many examples of your irresistibility, but that my most gracious aunt has a regular attack of affability in your presence is something never heard of before. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z Kindness and even affability toward one’s dependents were permissible—but this frank friendship, with its implication of equality, of which Jack was guilty, was apt to be destructive of a proper domestic régime. The Carleton Case 2011-01-24T03:00:17.240Z To him enters a seedy but burly Stranger, in a state of muzzy affability, with an under-suggestion of quarrelsomeness. Mr. Punch's Railway Book 2011-01-23T03:00:16.120Z There's something about the effervescent exuberance of a boarding-school crowd that thaws even the icy hauteur of the average saleswoman, and stirs any salesman to spectacular affability. Concerning Belinda 2011-01-21T03:00:12.087Z Meanwhile, through the open door appeared the watch-dog, wagging his tail, and going to the herdsman, he rubbed his nose against his legs, and then lay down near him, yawning with great affability. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z Hartmut, do me the favor of showering your sweetest affability upon my revered aunt. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z No, I'll not have any excuse; you captains are little tyrants the moment the anchor is weighed, but the moment it's dropped you are all smiles and affability. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z However, he exhibited the utmost affability, observing that nothing would be easier than to recommend the young man to the Keeper of the Seals. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z He developed a sudden affability towards me, and used a special tone in which to address me. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z "Where are your guns, my child?" says the general, with paternal affability. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z Five minutes of affability put Carrados in full possession of Mr Ghoosh’s manner of life and movements—the dates of his arrival and departure, his solitariness and his daily habits. Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z "Yes, they are doing everything exactly as you said," said Marston, recovering his affability. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z Union sources attest that his public affability quickly transforms into a "dead-eyed stare" across the negotiating table. Willie Walsh hopes British Airways will have a harmonious future with Iberia ? and Unite 2010-11-21T00:09:00Z This contrasts with Michael Lumb who was a picture of affability; on accounts of his Yorkshire genes naturally. County cricket ? live! 2010-08-11T10:02:00Z Behind the affability, they knew, was a hard man dedicated to Soviet interests. Anatoly Dobrynin, 90, Longtime Soviet Ambassador to U.S. 2010-04-08T21:04:00Z The whole tissue, woven of laughing selfishness and self-seeking affability and mock na�vet�, now fell away, showing the being he had humbly worshipped in her naked unreality and insincerity. The Undying Past His manner had in it the affability of a free romping girl, with the grace and dignity of a young prince. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 "Now, Mr. D., what gives us the pleasure of seeing you here to-day?" inquired the host, lapsing without an effort into affability. A Poached Peerage I must say that such noble affability, and active regard, as were shown by the gentlemen of Nuremberg to their men of learning, I have seldom met with elsewhere. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. With great charity and affability they bear with the faults and shortcomings of others, careful to fulfil the law of Christ, which tells us to bear one another's burdens. Fraternal Charity He was particularly distinguished for his genuine politeness, affability, and witticism. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact His love of pleasure, his affability, his courage and beauty, gave him a credit with his subjects which he had no real virtue to challenge. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 "I did not see you come in, sir," she remarked casually, as a first step toward affability. A Poached Peerage Marion noticed that Roswell had never once changed the friendly tone of his manner, yet she could not help feeling that this extreme affability was, in some measure, assumed. With Edge Tools "What interesting family portraits our poor friend possesses!" he added with pleasant affability. The Gambler A Novel He was particularly distinguished for his genuine politeness, affability, and witticism. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact The Crevequers were copy; they came to be studied, to be drawn out; they responded to the process with their usual affability. The Furnace His learning, his eloquence, his affability and his piety deeply impressed the Greeks. Saint Bonaventure The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order He had a natural affability, but too general to be much valued, and he was fickle and deceitful. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" The affability and liberality of the good bishop attained their object, and the devoted friars went about everywhere, searching and finding, and whenever he visited them, placed the treasures of their houses at his disposal. The Story of Books The malicious asserted that she did this, in order to make a parade of her affability; but Irma simply believed it her duty to be kind and affable to the artists. On the Heights A Novel And all this with much affability, and the ease and freedom of old acquaintance. Lives of Celebrated Women Such affability and grace shone forth in his countenance that he was to all not only an object of love but of admiration. Saint Bonaventure The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order However, Jack and Nita appeared to bear her no malice, and bandied words with each other across her in the liveliest way, taking her into the conversation with the utmost affability. Just Gerry But as Susan pondered this letter afterwards, something in its very affability made her nervous. Shadows of Flames A Novel His manner had changed from affability to an austere and imperious haughtiness. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second "Mynheer Beresteyn also suggests to me, sir," continued the Jew with marked affability, "the advisability of keeping a watchful eye over you until such time as the jongejuffrouw is safely housed under my roof." The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel With charming grace and affability she greeted Madame Rossini and beamed kindly on one or two friends. Fragments of an Autobiography He was taller than the average negro, and there was a simple dignity—an air of gentility and serene affability—in his attitude and bearing that attracted the attention of Mr. Hotchkiss. Gabriel Tolliver A Story of Reconstruction It should be added that the zeal and affability of these able officials is as freely and cheerfully extended to the humblest citizen as to distinguished strangers. Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia He looked about him to the right and left in a strange way as he entered the village, and saluted with great affability. Edelweiss A Story The ease and affability of his manners," writes he, "polished by the refinement of good society and a finished education, made him a most delightful companion. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools I should have kept him at a greater distance, and been more cautious of admitting him to familiar converse, since he has evidently misconstrued our affability and condescension. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 There were reasons, of course, more than the great display of affability, and one day Mr Roach took his fellow-servant seriously to task. Blind Policy Their affability, cheerfulness and hospitality are remarkable, as well as frugality and temperance in food and drink, and honesty in the payment of debt. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" His son Gonzalo Nu�o, Fernan's father, succeeded on his death to the dignity of Judge of Castile, and became extremely popular, owing to his affability, and winning urbanity of deportment in his public character. The Picturesque Antiquities of Spain Described in a series of letters, with illustrations representing Moorish palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments of art, contained in the cities of Burgos, Valladolid, Toledo, and Seville. He then rose, and having saluted us with great affability, withdrew, we escorting him to the door. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] His fancy was ready and playful; his wit brilliant and appropriate; and the affability and winning character of his smile irresistible. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 Montgomery treated the people of Montreal with great consideration, and gained their good-will by the affability of his manners and the nobleness and generosity of his disposition. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 They bear emphatic testimony to the affability of his manners, so little to have been expected from the popular reports of his character. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 These accomplishments, being added to much affability and good-nature, won him the affections of the young nobles, who strove to imitate his perfections, while they enjoyed the festivities of his palace. The Picturesque Antiquities of Spain Described in a series of letters, with illustrations representing Moorish palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments of art, contained in the cities of Burgos, Valladolid, Toledo, and Seville. He had the art to join the most winning affability with all the manly dignity of the sovereign. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem Mr. Roche was remarkable for accurate scholarship and extensive learning: the affability of his manners, and the earnestly-religious tone of his mind, enhanced his varied accomplishments. Notes and Queries, Number 228, March 11, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc Her life in the palace, unlike that of the majority of her predecessors, was distinguished by her unassailable virtue, her affability, and her charitable activity on behalf of the poor and needy. Roman Women The duties of hospitality were always enough to make O'Donoghue forget any momentary chagrin, and he seated himself at the table with all his wonted good-humour and affability. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago Everybody was charmed with the condescension and affability of the future commander; although, "It must be allowed," they added, "he treats the Magyar language with as little mercy as he does our enemies." Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War Constable's Miscellany of Foreign Literature, vol. 1 His conversation was most pleasing and polite; his affability, and universal benevolence, and gentleness, captivating; he was a firm friend and a sincere lover of his country. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition Seymour greeted Helen with conventional affability; she was conscious of a piercing, though momentary, glance that seemed to read every nook of her soul. The Vision of Elijah Berl Josephine, by her grace and affability, secured universal admiration, and every tongue was eloquent in her praises. Josephine Makers of History Innocence and infantine serenity animated her countenance; her movements were natural and easy, like those of a Zephyr; and from the affability which she showed to her attendants, Ali inferred the gentleness of her disposition. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors Perhaps the example of his stronger brother had some value, too, for he rose with sufficient affability. The Bartlett Mystery I cannot say how eagerly and with what kind-hearted affability a stranger is sought after in this country, especially if possessing some talent. The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun The affability of Oconostota he knew was insincere, but being in the Cherokee king's power the fraud of his amiability was more acceptable than the ferocity of his candor. The Story of Old Fort Loudon He reminded her of his poor father, her dear brother, who, in all his many misfortunes, had never once lost his beautiful affability of temper and unfailing courtesy to every one about him. Cecilia A Story of Modern Rome The king greeted his visitor with that affability, which invariably drew even the most surly toward him, without relaxing the dignity which is supposed to be the heritage of a monarch. A Prince of Good Fellows She therefore left the silken palace amid long and loud rejoicings of the people, who were in raptures with her beauty as well as with her affability and gracious condescension of manners and behaviour. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II The features of this last-named Princess were not regular, but her face expressed gentle affability, and the freshness of her complexion was remarkable; altogether, she had the charm of a pretty shepherdess. The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun The lutenists therefore are men of a fine genius, uncommon reflection, great affability, and esteemed chiefly by persons of a good taste, who are the only proper judges of so delightful and soft a melody. The Tatler, Volume 3 Evidently, he asked for an introduction, which Miss Jaques gave with an affability that was eloquent of her powers as an actress. The Silent Barrier "Well, my little man," said Mr. Sewell, with an affability which he could readily assume with children, "you seem to like to look at me." The Pearl of Orr's Island A Story of the Coast of Maine Without heeding my words, he approached close to me, smiling with calmness and an air of affability which only increased my inward abhorrence. Weird Tales, Vol. II. In fact, it is very difficult to convey an idea to-day of the urbanity, the graceful ease, in a word the affability of manner which made the charm of Parisian society forty years ago. The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun The rough Spanish cavaliers were touched by the kindness and affability of Montezuma. The Story of Extinct Civilizations of the West “Please pardon the informality,” he said, with an affability that cloaked the impertinence. The Silent Barrier "I entreat you, do not rise!" said Mr. Bythewood, with exceeding affability, hastening to prevent that act of politeness on the part of the blind old man. Cudjo's Cave They vied with each other in their kind offices toward us, and ministered to our wants with so much grace and affability, that it gave additional charm and value to their already boundless hospitality. Acadian Reminiscences : The True Story of Evangeline As for her conversation, it would be difficult for me to convey all its charm, all its affability. The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun Then the unfailing charm of Miss Jones’s affability began once more to assert itself. Stories by American Authors, Volume 10 But if affability arise from an emotion, it is ambition or desire, by which men, generally under a false pretense of piety, excite discords and seditions. The Philosophy of Spinoza The handsome Russian emperor and his handsome sister acquired great popularity by the condescension and affability they displayed during their short visit. English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century. How they Illustrated and Interpreted their Times. "Who would have thought it?" she went on—"a Southern secessionist charged with affability, and a book-agent radiant with embarrassment!" Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches And now behold the honorary steward in the hour of duty and glory; see me circulate amid the crowd, radiating affability and laughter, liberal with my sweetmeats and cigars. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) The old king was charmed with the beauty and affability of the young bride. Maria Antoinette Makers of History He unites to that gravity, suitable to the character with which he is invested, an affability, which prejudices you in his favour. A Collection of State-Papers, Relative to the First Acknowledgment of the Sovereignty of the United States of America Both the business office and the editorial rooms of the Standard were largely and brilliantly represented, and the collation was interspersed with highly intelligent affabilities. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories And then in came this good-looking young man—for he is good-looking, though not so handsome as Mr. Brand—his face hasn’t that look of refinement and affability. The Fate of Felix Brand Other social assets of this type are amenableness, affability, hospitality and approachableness. How to Analyze People on Sight Through the Science of Human Analysis: The Five Human Types "Pardon me!" she exclaimed, with all the affability and grace with which she would have apologized to a courtier in the midst of the social festivities of the Little Trianon. Maria Antoinette Makers of History The King’s good-nature, simplicity, and affability to all about him are certainly very striking, and in his elevation he does not forget any of his old friends and companions. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. II Lord Wellington had been at Cambray a fortnight before, and was all affability, good humour, and gaiety.... Before and after Waterloo Letters from Edward Stanley, sometime Bishop of Norwich (1802; 1814; 1816) Beauty and affability had come in my way when I was recluse, desolate, young, and ignorant—a toil-worn governess perishing of uncheered labour, breaking down before her time. Shirley Perhaps it is for this reason that the London policeman is able to exhibit such devotion and affability in the conduct of his duties. Dickens' London The affability and good sense of this young lady had entirely gained his confidence; while all the other young ladies were continually intent upon displaying their talents and importance, she alone was simple and unaffected. The History of Sandford and Merton But there is never any after-malice, and in less than five minutes either combatant will swallow a fish rightfully belonging to the other, with perfect affability. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 27, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly “Greetings, gentlemen—and the little lady,” boomed their host, with heavy affability. Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 At that question, to the surprise of all, the cashier suddenly changed his manner to the suave affability with which he greeted people of consequence. The Eye of Dread Young Terrence by this time was reduced to almost affability, and looked up hopefully. Cloudy Jewel Nothing could speak more for his affability than the attachment shown by his followers. The Celtic Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, January 1876 A Monthly Periodical Devoted to the Literature, History, Antiquities, Folk Lore, Traditions, and the Social and Material Interests of the Celt at Home and Abroad There are many aged women who can be cited as examples of activity and perseverance, for their sound and clear judgment, as well as for their affability and simplicity of manners. The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study With an affability that was as unusual as it was suspicious, Dunwoodie smiled at him. The Paliser case "Oh," said Madame Beattie, with a perfect affability and no apparent emotion, "Anne French has been chattering to you." The Prisoner But in our country, in the Orient, even a Diogenes does not disdain to handle the coin of affability. The Book of Khalid A court of inquiry held in 1901 found Schley to be at fault, but despite this decision he retained his public popularity, a tribute to his affability and bluff, hearty manner. Presentation Pieces in the Museum of History and Technology Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology, Paper No. 47 [Smithsonian Institution] And she gracefully pushes chairs for us; on one of which I, unable to resist so much affability, sit down. The First Violin A Novel Our living intimates are prone to drynesses and huffs; but these old prattling wits ever welcome us with a smile of affability. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland He treated the envoys with great affability, reciprocated all their friendly utterances, and they returned to Capaha highly pleased with their reception. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots It is, I trust, scarcely necessary to say that, as upon you will devolve the duty of presiding at the White House, you should be equal and untiring in your affabilities to all. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society For, despite his affability, there was something about him she distrusted and disliked,—an indefinable air of insincerity, and a look out of his eyes of gay vagabondism and dissipation. The Young Surveyor; or Jack on the Prairies “How! how!” said that personage, looking at them with grave affability from the other side of the fire. Red Men and White Look pretty good, all right, Jim," said Riles, with an attempt at affability, "but I reckon you wouldn't grow much wheat on 'em, an' scenery's not very fillin'. The Homesteaders A Novel of the Canadian West Wolsey is celebrated by Erasmus for his affability, and to a great scholar he may have been accessible, but to others he was not so. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) Squire Deacon was younger, and likewise good looking, but affability he had never been charged with. Say and Seal, Volume I My son," said he when relating to me this adventure, "do not cultivate a habit of affability towards widows of the lower middle classes. The Belovéd Vagabond She hoped they would take this as condescension on her part, and they were undeniably surprised by their Sovereign's excessive affability. In Brief Authority He felt the importance of securing the confidence and good will of his ministers, and he approached them with the utmost affability and conciliation. Madame Roland, Makers of History But these suspicious notions soon disappeared, stopped chiefly by Eli's extraordinary affability, amiability, and the power of adapting himself to any and all circumstances. An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story There was much less form and ceremony, fewer social cliques and a greater degree of affability. As I Remember Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century Her affability and good nature seemed to be the same as usual. Too Old for Dolls A Novel The very affability of the superior to the inferior is the best evidence of the inseparable gulf that lies between them. The Land of Thor Cocardasse nodded at him with perfect affability, and patted his shoulder with a massive, red hand. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama Here the duke remained for several weeks, enjoying the hospitality of the simple-hearted inhabitants—winning their confidence by his affability, and deeply interested in studying their manners and customs. Louis Philippe Makers of History Series Most persons have remarked the superior affability, the polish of manners, that distinguishes the people of France. Music and Some Highly Musical People Accordingly, he proved kind to his colleagues, and polite to Europeans; and by his affability of deportment, contrived to amass the largest fortune that ever fell to the share of a viceroy of Canton. The American Quarterly Review, No. 17, March 1831 The two new friends here exchanged a salute, full of affability, and then continued to eat, Baraja harpooning upon the point of his long knife another piece of meat out of the ashes. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora Brooker, soothed by the courteous affability of the reception, his sense of importance magnified by being led aside, apart from the others, into the official privacy of the stoep-corner, began to be eloquent. The Dop Doctor Alas! you will find that all that patience, affability, generosity, and piety are but as naught, springing from a heart puffed up with pride. Gold Dust A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life It is perhaps more often true of women than of men that they conceive affability as a concession. Conversation What to Say and How to Say it But she never displays any pretensions to superiority, while the affability of her temper, and the gentleness of her manners afford constant sources of gratification to her friends. Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville Frank did the honors with his accustomed affability and care; and flowing bumpers were drunk to his health, while the most flattering eulogiums upon his merits and excellent qualities passed from lip to lip. City Crimes or Life in New York and Boston Japanese historians generally credit him with the virtues of humanity, magnanimity, justice, and affability. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era They were loaded with presents, and went away charmed with the affability, the wealth, and the generosity of their visitor. Hannibal Makers of History But he could not be more delighted with my150 poor efforts to entertain him, than I was by his affability, condescension, and engaging demeanour. Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 "Oh, yes, I have nothing pressing on hand," said the squire, with unusual affability. The Young Adventurer or Tom's Trip Across the Plains Captain, though savage and tyrannical to his inferiors, was all smiles and affability to the rich Mr. Sydney. City Crimes or Life in New York and Boston Why should only such as he know of those shocks to affability? Waiting for Daylight He received me with affability; and I narrated to him as much as necessary of the particulars which I have detailed to your highness. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf “It is perfectly understandable,” the Judge smiled with forced affability. 'Firebrand' Trevison He was a silent, rather sullen man, and you felt that his affability was a duty that he imposed upon himself Christianly; he was by nature reserved and even morose. The Trembling of a Leaf Little Stories of the South Sea Islands He strolled in with a semi-professional air, and shook hands with affability. Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers His politeness and affability, as well as the charms of his conversation and the graces of his person, swept the ladies especially from their lukewarm allegiance to the Hanoverians. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 Brande received me with the easy affability of a man to whom good breeding had ceased to be a habit, and had become an instinct. The Crack of Doom Perchance he was guilty of nothing more than common affability; but yet I would rather have had him gruff and meddlesome than free and intimate. The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea Apparently, Fenley was as ungracious and surly of manner as he knew how to be, but Furneaux continued to chat with careless affability; soon the two walked off in the direction of the lake. The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley Consequently, there is a good deal of affability and prime manliness, besides those associations of sentiment and imagination which, if there must be an aristocracy, lend it an artistic consistency. Humanity in the City The old man received it with affability, and was struck with astonishment at the sight of this wonder. Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers Anglesea took possession of the mansion with the most engaging condescension and continued to borrow money of his host with the most charming affability. Her Mother's Secret When distressing reverses or abject despair visited any one, Mrs. Allison's affability and indescribable tenderness smoothed over the troubled situation and brought forth a gleam of gladness. The Loyalist A Story of the American Revolution Towards the other male dogs of my team "Tchort," or the Devil, assumed an air of almost snobbish superiority, but to the females he was affability itself. From Paris to New York by Land His habitual cheerfulness and gaiety, and his affability and frankness of manner, rendered him an universal favourite among his friends. The Martyrs of Science, or, The lives of Galileo, Tycho Brahe, and Kepler "I believe you are mistaken," replied the old man, with the same affability. Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers The impression he made on me was that of a man of refined politeness and great affability, united to much gayety, vivacity, and benevolence. My Recollections of Lord Byron The affability of his manners, the amiableness of his temper, and the benevolence of his character, were ever conspicuous. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. The mayor called this morning to do the honours of the town, whom it pleased the Inimitable to receive with great courtesy and affability. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 2, 1857-1870 Peth stood in the doorway and bowed, looking quite smart and respectable in clean dungarees, and though he said nothing but "How de do," he gave the impression of affability mixed with shyness. Isle o' Dreams Nourgehan received him with the utmost affability, and testified the greatest regret for what had passed. Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers But he passed all his evenings regularly with them, either at their house, or sometimes dispensing hospitality at home with the greatest affability and kindness. My Recollections of Lord Byron Before you have been long in the land you find yourself shepherded, and driven with an affability, not unmixed with contempt, into the right path. American Sketches 1908 Upon their return they enlarged upon the beauty of this picturesque and romantic country, and upon the affability and cordiality of the natives. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century And that monk said to him: 'I give thee this for thine affability, Boy�rin; wear it—and fear not fate.' A Nobleman's Nest She was dressed as they had seen her in the village store, and she was chatting, with an appearance of the greatest affability, with Miss Marcia. The Dragon's Secret On this occasion his misplaced affability was received with undisguised disapproval. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg He would like to be able to preserve his affability of demeanor for his own sake as well as for Miss Barholm's. That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 It is said that, when the Emperor had saluted the troops, Rufinus advanced and displayed a studied affability and solicitude to please toward even individual soldiers. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 The genius smiled upon me with a look of compassion and affability that familiarized him to my imagination, and at once dispelled all the fears and apprehensions with which I approached him. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes She treats them all with affability, and if she shows any particular preference, it is to the more retiring and the less prosperous. Child Life In Town And Country 1909 There was a certain amount of rustic shyness about him, but his affability, his good manners, and his child-like cheerfulness removed any unpleasant impression this rusticity might otherwise have made. The Goose Man The chief cause of this triumphant state of things, beyond all question, was the high spirit, the generosity, and the affability of the empress. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 His elaborate courtesy did not produce the effect of affability. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography Not that Pitt possessed the charm of affability. William Pitt and the Great War "Please sit down," she said with a mingled ponderous condescension and affability. "Chinkie's Flat" 1904 “How are your finances, my son?” he asked, turning to Daniel with an air of marked affability. The Goose Man But the captain had him by the arm and was dancing him about the sidewalk, showing more affability than was his wont. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 Stafford apologised but the colonel was affability itself and kept up a running conversation until a beckoning secretary notified them that the great man was disengaged. Jack O' Judgment How are we to explain this change from affability to anger? William Pitt and the Great War And Iskender was glad to be rid of him, to lie alone and nurse his secret joy; for he had this day made the acquaintance of an Englishman, whose affability restored his pride of life. The Valley of the Kings What surprised me, however, was the sudden affability of the man. Hortense Makers of History Series His egotism was not redeemed by politeness or affability, and he made no efforts to disguise his unmitigated selfishness and heartless injustice. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges His voice was slightly deprecatory; I think he didn't quite give us credit for our father's affability. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy The senior on this occasion was loud in his praises of the affability of Scott. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume V (of 10) His unworldliness was free from indifference and unsociability, his dignity from pride and presumption, his affability from undue familiarity, his self-denial from moroseness, his temperance from austerity. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No. 6, December 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy At this Nattie resumed her interrupted occupation of bewailing her spoiled dress, but at the same time she had a feeling of pleased surprise at the affability of "C" at "X n." Wired Love A Romance of Dots and Dashes The great hunter and explorer received us with profound affability. Punch, or the London Charivari, May 27, 1914 She had a good deal of her mother’s easy tolerance of differences, and all her sweet affability to those beneath her. Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century The deep, outlooking eyes spoke of strength of character with a vein of tenderness, and the smiling mouth of affability. The Girls at Mount Morris Good nature, affability—all the essentials of comradeship—fairly oozed from Deborah Watts. Blue Bonnet in Boston or, Boarding-School Days at Miss North's "The persuasion of Christmas I believe," said the minister with a gentle affability. Summerfield or, Life on a Farm The smug affability of the man coupled with his obvious strength aroused such indignation in Barraclough that he was scarcely able to remain seated. Men of Affairs “That,” laughed Gratz, “is the height of affability, under the circumstances; but proceed.” The Flaw in the Sapphire And he opines that the impression left in Spain by the Peninsular army was rather one of respect for their courage, than of admiration of their social graces and general affability. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847 For as want of affability is justly hateful, so boys will not be disagreeable to those they associate with, if they yield occasionally in disputes. Plutarch's Morals Dear, dear, what a fright we had!” and she swept away, leaving an impression of beauty, grace, and affability which the girl was powerless to resist. About Peggy Saville "Princess Caroline," says Lord Hervey, "had affability without meanness, dignity without pride, cheerfulness without levity, and prudence without falsehood." A History of the Four Georges, Volume II Elsewhere men aim to be successful, or enterprising, or eloquent, or scholarly, but that nobleness of hospitality, high spirit, dignity, and affability which constitute our idea of chivalry is everywhere save here an exotic. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War He greeted her with the contemptuous affability which an Irishman bestows upon a heathen. The Cobbler In The Devil's Kitchen From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899 By the time the party had reached the Lake Hotel they were consulting him like a Baedeker, and he answered every question, however foolish, with a patience and an affability that were most praiseworthy. The Dude Wrangler Brett's ill-humour at the uncalled-for interference of the police was now quite dispelled, and he greeted the commissary with the genial affability which so quickly won him the friendship of casual acquaintances. The Albert Gate Mystery Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective "Speak a good word for me, Chester," said Ralston, with unusual affability. Chester Rand or The New Path to Fortune Captain * * *, who had been described as a Tartar and martinet, received me with much affability, and seemed charmed when I told him that I conversed fluently not only in French but in English. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver Treating his colleagues and all whom he met with the utmost affability, never sullenly silent and often even brilliant in conversation, he nevertheless had struck me as a man who hated and despised his fellow-creatures. Paul Patoff Dasmariñas received him and the Spanish priests who accompanied him with affability, and, being satisfied with his credentials, he prepared a large expedition to go to the Moluccas to set matters in order. The Philippine Islands He possessed dignity without pride, affability free from meanness, and courtesy exempt from deceit. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 Apart from his affability, Cuddy's only claim to distinction lay in the fact that he was the father of his daughter. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, February 11, 1914 We hear of his old-fashioned dress and elaborate bows and postures, of his affability to his neighbours, and his just, though somewhat strict, government of his sons. Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters A Family Record But how prefarable is good sense and affability to Beauty: more pleasing a thousand times! Journal of a Young Lady of Virginia, 1782 Here he applied himself to the study of the Portuguese language, executed his business with assiduity and despatch, and behaved with the most engaging affability to all persons with whom he had the least concern. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs Strangers of distinction, and particularly the English, were received by Napoleon with affability and kindness, and he used to talk freely with his visitors on public affairs. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. I M'Iver and I walked together with the main body, quite free and unfettered, sometimes talking with affability to our captors. John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn The amount of condescension and affability which such a request coming from him implied can only50 be appreciated by those who were his pupils. My Reminiscences He changed his tune, let a little more affability come into his face, and it was an old air of her childhood on the Jean he had at his lips. Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure After dinner, if any suitors wanted hearing, he would determine their business with such an affability, that even the defaulters were scarcely displeased. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs Next morning he was up early, ate a cheerful breakfast, delighted his host with foreign affabilities, paid his bill, and went away by train to London. An Old Meerschaum From Coals Of Fire And Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.) Before the game began the freshman team were somewhat puzzled at the extreme affability of the three Sans' members of the opposing team. Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore We come to look upon them with patronizing affability. Life and Conduct The Lutenists, therefore, are men of a fine genius, uncommon reflection, great affability, and esteemed chiefly by persons of a good taste, who are the only proper judges of so delightful and soft a melody. The Violin Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators Sir," with unimpaired affability, producing one of his boxes, "I am pained to meet with one who holds nature a dangerous character. The Confidence-Man All of which excuses the aggressor, as was to be expected, received with boundless affability and good-humour. Kate Coventry An Autobiography As the game proceeded they became dimly aware that this fulsome show of affability was being continued. Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore We are told to exercise the greatest civility and affability towards every one—high and low, rich and poor. Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished A Tale of City Arab Life and Adventure Jacob Crossley held out his hand with an expression of affability which was for him quite marvellous. Charlie to the Rescue Lilla D. Windsor, a lady of elegant presence and charming affability of manner, in their private parlors on the first floor, and agreeably entertained until the Professor dismissed several who had called for professional services. How to Become Rich A Treatise on Phrenology, Choice of Professions and Matrimony The "there" represents a kiss, and Mr. Monkton, having graciously accepted this tribute to his charms, condescends to come down from his mental elevation and discuss the new engagement with considerable affability. April's Lady A Novel |
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