courteous act

Example Sentences

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As this would be his first visit it was no more than a courteous act that he should write to the church of this intention.

From Bible Studies in the Life of Paul Historical and Constructive by Sell, Henry T. (Henry Thorne)

Every good action of yours, every impulse of affection for those who love you, every courteous act towards your companions, every noble thought of yours, is like a leap towards that other world.

From Cuore (Heart) An Italian Schoolboy's Journal by Hapgood, Isabel Florence

The emperor saw his daughter performing that courteous act, and he was very pleased.

From The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc by Rudder, Robert S.

Forth stepp'd King Gunther's servants with courteous act and look, And led them to fit chambers, and in charge their raiment took.

From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown

The courteous act, which was quite spontaneous, charmed the Queen and the Prince.

From Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 2 by Tytler, Sarah