convenances
- plural of convenance.
Example Sentences
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The riders moved slowly down a rough pasture-field, and took up their position along the brow of Ardmeen covert, into which the hounds had already hurled themselves with their customary contempt for the convenances.
From Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Ross, Martin
From a demure little nun she had in a few moments blossomed forth into a piquante little girl, who seemed quite ready to set the convenances at naught as long as she enjoyed herself.
From The Count's Chauffeur by Le Queux, William
He waited until after nine o'clock, feeling that some regard must be paid to les convenances, even on such an important occasion as this.
From A Black Adonis by Porter, Linn Boyd
Polly was having her first lesson in the troublesome convenances of life, and to the affectionate, ardent girl it was singularly unpalatable.
From Heriot's Choice A Tale by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
The girls secure their window and pelt their black-bearded Professor in the street below without dread of a scolding on the "convenances."
From Stray Studies from England and Italy by Greene, John Richard
