gentleman
Example Sentences
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"We want the gentleman to be brought back to Ghana, extradited to Ghana for him to face the rigours of our law."
From BBC
In Brontë’s book, Isabella marries Heathcliff naively believing he might shape up into a gentleman and flees with their son when she realizes that is out of the question.
From Los Angeles Times
Lunging for a door, I leap on board, trip, and tumble into the lap of a seated gentleman.
From Literature
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“Escape at Dannemora” executive producer Stiller praised him as “brilliant” and Reese Witherspoon called her “Inherent Vice” co-star an “incredibly gifted, versatile actor” and a gentleman.
From Los Angeles Times
“Nice to meet you, Ray. I’m Pastor Tuggle. So, what can I do for you two gentlemen?”
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.