condescension
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She did Fabian the honor to regard him as a suitable instrument for her plans; she lavished the most condescending attentions upon him, and the humility with which he received her condescensions pleased her greatly.
From Vineta The Phantom City by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)
There is no salvation for men in the pitiful condescensions of industrial masters.
From The New Freedom A Call For the Emancipation of the Generous Energies of a People by Wilson, Woodrow
By this descent from the pinnacles of art no honour will be lost; for the condescensions of learning are always overpaid by gratitude.
From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 03 The Rambler, Volume II by Johnson, Samuel
I found my friend standing, and, as I was tattling with my former freedom, was formally entreated to sit down; but did not stay to be favoured with any further condescensions.
From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 03 The Rambler, Volume II by Johnson, Samuel
“I don’t,” admitted Bordman, his temper not of the best because of what seemed unnecessary condescensions on Xosa II.
From Sand Doom by Leinster, Murray
Vocabulary lists containing condescension
A Christmas Carol
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A Thousand Splendid Suns
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