He had stated his terms courteously, but firmly, from the first. ❋ Shute, Nevil, 1899-1960 (1951)
“Go, I will pay you to-morrow,” said Aziz to the driver, and as they went off he called courteously, “You are most welcome, ladies.” ❋ Forster, E. M. (1924)
In the same moment, he heard his name courteously sounded; and, to his pleased surprise, saw Don Benito advancing -- an unwonted energy in his air, as if, at the last moment, intent upon making amends for his recent discourtesy. ❋ Herman Melville (1855)
It can flourish only when there are still occasional pockets of the population who behave well – that is to say courteously, decorously and without leaving glistening lumps ofphlegm wherever they go – to replenish the stocks during the day. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Mrs. Makebelieve understood also that the big man's action was merely his energetic surrender, as of one who, instead of tendering his sword courteously to the victor, hurls it at him with a malediction; and that in assaulting their friend he was bidding them farewell as heartily and impressively as he was able. ❋ James Stephens (1916)
And the Captains Three called courteously from deck to scuttle-butt: -- ❋ Rudyard Kipling (1900)
Said my friend on GChat, who I was "courteously" keeping updated on my first experience with the game. ❋ SVGL (2008)
He had received word from a big wig somewhere along the line, and now the Ryans were to be 'courteously' escorted off the premises. ❋ Cole, Martina (1992)
He entreated Paul "courteously," showing in many ways a friendly regard for him. ❋ M.G. Easton (1897)
I happen to disagree with nearly everything Robert has said, and a large portion of what Novalis has said, but for the most part they’ve expressed themselves courteously, which is more than can be said of Littleviolet, Alsis, Molly, etc. ❋ Unknown (2005)
The league said it had "courteously" appointed her to the Lembede board and that Lembede was not in any business dealings. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Mr Clinton "courteously" conveyed a verbal message from President Barack Obama, the official Korean Central News Agency said in a report from Pyongyang. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Clinton "courteously" conveyed a verbal message from President Barack Obama, the official Korean Central News Agency said in a report from Pyongyang.
It added that the former US head of state "courteously" conveyed a message from President Barack Obama. ❋ Unknown (2009)
North Korean state media said Clinton and Kim held wide-ranging talks, adding that Clinton "courteously" conveyed a verbal message from Obama. ❋ Unknown (2009)
He has greatcourteousity ❋ Dekearg (2018)
