good word


see put in a good word.

Words Nearby good word

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How to use good word in a sentence

  • It was, indeed, not in the character of tenant that the Czar was likely to gain the good word of civilised men.

  • Arnold luxuriated in the humility of thinking that he would be glad of any good word dear old Nourendra Lal could say for him.

    Hilda | Sarah Jeanette Duncan
  • All had a good word for poor Ike, too, for there was not one present for whom he had not done a good turn.

  • The widow put in a good word for me, but that warn't going to keep off the bad luck, I knowed that well enough.

    Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
  • But I think I might furnish you a sample copy free, if you would speak a good word for it among your neighbors.

    Joyce's Investments | Fannie E. Newberry