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Meanings of patronising manner in English

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Usage of patronising manner in English
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The half-jesting, half- patronising manner irritated Agatha; but she answered boldly:
Agatha's Husband: A Novel
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Philip disliked him for his patronising manner and was bored by his fluent conversation.
Of Human Bondage
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One day he addressed him smilingly with a patronising manner.
The Shadow of the Cathedral
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With a patronising manner they let them go on.
Marie Bashkirtseff (From Childhood to Girlhood)
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As the rabble passed into the passage Gordon heard Ferrers say to Christy in his most patronising manner:
The Loom of Youth
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Nevertheless he was more of a good fellow, talked rather vauntingly of his wealth, and affected a patronising manner.
The Trail of '98: A Northland Romance
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Nor does he like the bland patronising manner of 'Roopuarain,' so he surlily draws back, at which there is a roar of laughter from the.
Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier / Twelve Years Sporting Re...
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Ha, ha, ha!' and Mrs Stanhope's mirth was communicated to her husband, who now held out his hand to me in a most patronising manner.
Valerie
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"Your sisters are very good to you," observed Malcolm in rather a patronising manner.
Herb of Grace
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"Personally you are a fine fellow," he said very distinctly, in a patronising manner.
Almayer's Folly: A Story of an Eastern River
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"Very good," said Bentinck-Major in his most patronising manner.
The Cathedral: A Novel
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"I have my cousins," began Rose, with dignity, for her visitor's patronising manner ruffled her temper.
Eight Cousins
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"Well, my good fellow," replied Vizcarra, in his usual haughty and patronising manner, "let me hear it.
The White Chief: A Legend of Northern Mexico
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"I've a right to enjoy mythelf after it," he added, looking round in a patronising manner, "and I have.
Fated to Be Free: A Novel
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"Jefferson," said the old gentleman, in his most condescending and patronising manner, "you remind me of myself in my best days."
Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigands of Greece
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"Very good," said Chivey, in the same patronising manner, "you may tell your master that I will look back later on."
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks / Book Number Fifteen...
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