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Meanings of unwilling admiration in English

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Usage of unwilling admiration in English
1
Virginia watched him more than once from her seat, in half- unwilling admiration.
The Governors
2
The turn of events forced him into a species of unwilling admiration.
The Rocks of Valpré
3
A look of unwilling admiration spread itself slowly over the man's face.
The Hermit of Far End
4
Occasionally her gaze wandered, in unwilling admiration, to Evelyn's lovely, tranquil face.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus
5
He raised his eyes and looked at her in half- unwilling admiration.
The Governors
6
The Indian's quiet reception of him nonplussed him and roused his unwilling admiration.
The Heart of the Desert / Kut-Le of the Desert
7
The couple at the lodge looked after him with a species of unwilling admiration.
The Bars of Iron
8
Maria regarded her father with a sort of contemptuous wonder, tinctured with unwilling admiration.
By the Light of the Soul: A Novel
9
A look of half unwilling admiration crept into Brightman's face.
The Box with Broken Seals
10
There was that in the unparalleled audacity of Eldon Parr that compelled Hodder's unwilling admiration.
The Inside of the Cup — Volume 07
11
An expression of unwilling admiration came into his eyes.
The Lamp of Fate
12
A queer feeling of awe, of shame, and of unwilling admiration took possession of them.
Openings in the Old Trail
13
As he helped the old man to mount, Alwin gazed at her with unwilling admiration.
The Thrall of Leif the Lucky: A Story of Viking Days
14
Besides, Lingard was rich, and that in itself was enough to compel Willems' unwilling admiration.
An Outcast of the Islands
15
Inspector French, who was standing a little aloof, regarded Laura with an air of unwilling admiration.
The Black Box
16
An unwilling admiration stirred the man's dull brutality.
The Hippodrome
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