kindly act

Example Sentences

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But when they saw the basket, and realized the eagle's kindly act, they flew toward him and thanked him very earnestly for his assistance.

From Policeman Bluejay by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)

The return of this book to you is an echo of the kindly act of your countrymen in the city of Philadelphia in 1866.

From Bradford's History of 'Plimoth Plantation' From the Original Manuscript. With a Report of the Proceedings Incident to the Return of the Manuscript to Massachusetts by Bradford, William

At this time he received a striking illustration of the gratitude which one earns by the performance of a kindly act of self-sacrifice.

From The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, by Pinkerton, Allan

Eric Goodheart had once caught his father, “Bully Gudehart,” as he was called, in a moment of forgetfulness, doing a kindly act to a beggar at the door.

From The Dreamers A Club by Bangs, John Kendrick

Edward was vexed at the lecture; but, as he obtained the loan, he did not resent the kindly act.

From Try Again or, the Trials and Triumphs of Harry West. A Story for Young Folks by Optic, Oliver