man of breeding
Example Sentences
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In those days war was the most lucrative industry open to a young man of breeding, courage, and ability.
From The Open Secret of Ireland by Kettle, T. M. (Thomas Michael)
His manner, and the ease with which he played the host, suggested a man of breeding.
From The Fire-Gods A Tale of the Congo by Gilson, Charles
Miüsov, as a man of breeding and delicacy, could not but feel some inward qualms, when he reached the Father Superior's with Ivan: he felt ashamed of having lost his temper.
From The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor
In spite of his weather-stained felt hat, and the coloured handkerchief slung round his muscular brown neck, I could see at a glance he was a man of breeding and education.
From The Man from Archangel and Other Tales of Adventure by Doyle, A. Conan
Being a man of breeding, he bowed to Timéa also, which pleased her greatly.
From Timar's Two Worlds by Jókai, Mór
