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Meanings of ingratiating tone in English

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Usage of ingratiating tone in English
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He heard a sigh, and she said in a low, ingratiating tone-
The Pilot and His Wife
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Pete spoke in a whining, ingratiating tone, but Byers only laughed, saying:
Our Pilots in the Air
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He forgot the overturned stool, caught his foot against it, and lurched forward slightly, saying in an ingratiating tone:
'Twixt Land & Sea: Tales
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There was such an ingratiating tone about Hurstwood's voice, the insinuation was so perceptible that even Carrie got the humour of it.
Sister Carrie: A Novel
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Then he realized that the soft, ingratiating tones were sounding once more.
The Masquerader
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She favored him with her sweetest smile, and spoke in her most ingratiating tones.
Jezebel's Daughter
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She waited a moment, and then went on, in most ingratiating tones: Would you care to come into my house?
Truxton King: A Story of Graustark
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"Let us be the judge of that, ma'am," said Henry in his most ingratiating tone.
What alice knew: a most curious tale of henry james & jack the r...
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"Yes, yes, Your Grace, we are faithful to the Master," Shnyg confirmed in an ingratiating tone.
Shadow prowler
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"Good-day, M. Fraisier," La Cibot began in an ingratiating tone as she entered her legal adviser's office.
Poor Relations
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"Good evening, Mr. Mayor," said Mr. Newberry, rubbing his hands feebly together and speaking in an ingratiating tone.
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich
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"Well try, Harold." Markauz's voice had an ingratiating tone to it and he even forgot to call me thief.
Shadow prowler
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"My dear Undersecretary," Captain Koloth said in his ingratiating tone, adding a short bow which did nothing to convince McCoy of his sincerity.
Star Trek: Myriad Universes: Shattered Light
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