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Meanings of receive the visitor in English

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Usage of receive the visitor in English
1
Ishmael arose to receive the visitor, and offer him a chair, which he took.
Ishmael; Or, In the Depths
2
Mrs. Rockharrt waited in the parlor to receive the visitor, but no visitor came up.
For Woman's Love
3
Subsequently she just mentioned to Eleanor that she would receive the visitor in her own sitting-room.
The Emancipated
4
Nancy slipped inside to escape observation, while Tom waited on the gallery to receive the visitor.
The Inn at the Red Oak
5
Alice had pondered over Mr. Hoddam's confessions and was prepared to receive the visitor with coldness.
The Half-Hearted
6
With little Johnnie still in my arms I went to receive the visitor; and found the Rev.
Life in the Clearings versus the Bush
7
She stiffened herself to receive the visitor.
Cashel Byron's Profession
8
But Mr. Van Torp evidently knew better, for he opened his door noiselessly and stood waiting to receive the visitor.
The Primadonna / A Sequel to "Fair Margaret"
9
Evidently he was of opinion that, since the gentry declined to receive the visitor, the latter must certainly be a rogue.
Dead Souls
10
Amelius looked at the card; and ran into the hall to receive the visitor, with both hands held out in hearty welcome.
The Fallen Leaves
11
Walter, surrounded by friends, stood in the second salon and received the visitors.
Bel Ami; Or, The History of a Scoundrel: A Novel
12
Alban ran in, and received the visitor cordially with both hands.
"I Say No"
13
On reaching the palace gate two young officers approached to receive the visitors.
The Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar
14
Herbert Whitmore did not return to the room in which he had received the visitor.
The Substitute Prisoner
15
He received the visitors graciously, and joyfully accepted the gifts which Tonty laid before him.
Great Epochs in American History, Volume I. / Voyages Of Discove...
16
La Palferine received the visitor with perfect courtesy, and talked of various persons at court.
A Prince of Bohemia
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