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Significats de acquiescent en anglès

Willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest.

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Ús de acquiescent en anglès
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The mackintosh was formal and defensive; the frock was intimate and acquiescent.
Clayhanger
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For decades nurses have been the most acquiescent of public sector workers.
The Irish Times
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The acquiescent murmuring of the Council showed how thoroughly they endorsed Mr.
The Lady of the Shroud
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An acquiescent nod gave him permission to lift the note and read:
Tess of the Storm Country
5
The ape is cunning but acquiescent and accepts things as they are.
The Girl from Keller's
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As Esther walked away, demurely acquiescent, by the side of the Rev.
Up the Hill and Over
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They sat dumbly acquiescent, with the exception of Dr. Hammerfield, who said:
The Iron Heel
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Miss Louisa was angry to see him standing there, obedient and acquiescent.
The Prussian Officer
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We fall into the ranks, and march on, acquiescent, if not jubilant.
Gala-Days
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George looked at Flora and was slightly surprised at her acquiescent manner.
Ranching for Sylvia
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And, much to my surprise, all three girls shrugged an acquiescent agreement.
Another life altogether: a novel
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These achievements often leave me a little cold, intellectually acquiescent, nothing more.
Impressions and Comments
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I am acquiescent, and lean over the railing awaiting the result of investigation.
Gala-Days
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He is titanically angry with destiny; but never meek or acquiescent.
The Crest-Wave of Evolution / A Course of Lectures in History, G...
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The Englishman, with some tact, allowed this remark to pass in acquiescent silence.
The Slave of the Lamp
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The city is to all appearance tranquil and acquiescent under its bitter chastisement.
Zenobia; or, the Fall of Palmyra
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