country gentleman
Example Sentences
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"He would have preferred to dress like an English country gentleman, or like his idea of an English country gentleman," Margaret said in an interview.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2015
Even in his courtship of Taya, at a bar frequented by raucous SEALs, he is ever the country gentleman.
From Time • Dec. 31, 2014
He says the , took shape at the time of the Edwardian country gentleman.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2013
Sitting on the grass and whistling to himself, Mr. McCartney exudes the unassuming charm of country gentleman in a good mood.
From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2012
By 1856 Charles was breeding his own pigeons—Squire, the other pigeon fanciers nicknamed him, referring to the country gentleman that he was.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
