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Meanings of bow slightly in English

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Usage of bow slightly in English
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The great butterfly, impassive as always, seemed to bow slightly.
Quest for the well of souls
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The heir deepened their bow slightly, but did not get down onto the ground.
Seven Wonders of a Once and Future World & Other Stories
3
You are to bow slightly as I have shown you.
Jack Archer: A Tale of the Crimea
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To Rage's surprise, Mr. Walker turned from his daughter to bow slightly to Gilbert.
Winter door
5
Cecilia recognized him at once, and he had the audacity to bow slightly to her.
The Motor Girls on a Tour
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Pengefinchess adjusted her bow slightly, making it more comfortable.
Perdido Street Station
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The tall stranger was observed to bow slightly.
V. V.'s Eyes
8
When a gentleman is introduced to a lady, both bow slightly, and the gentleman opens conversation.
Our Deportment / Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most R...
9
I had first the feeling that our craft, its bow slightly raised, lost contact with the earth.
The Master of the World
10
Upon leaving, bow slightly to the strangers.
Our Deportment / Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most R...
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First, before advancing to the dais bow slightly; then at the foot of the dais it is proper-
A Friend of Cæsar: A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Tim...
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On entering a room, bow slightly as a general salutation, before speaking to each of the persons assembled.
Our Deportment / Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most R...
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Their bright heads bow slightly, as if they were keeping tabs on who goes into the Hollywood Restaurant, below.
The new yorker
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Why did he merely glance at his granddaughter and bow slightly in his stiff, old-fashioned way as if to a stranger?
The Rebellion of Margaret
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Brawne watches her lover's analog bow slightly and make a you-first gesture and then she returns her attention to the energy megalith:
The Hyperion Cantos
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And bowing slightly to the mustard-pot, the man in the restaurant withdrew.
Tremendous Trifles
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