Example Sentences

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"So do I," said he, with a half-repentant, half-depressed look on his attractive face.

From Aaron's Rod by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)

The horse, already half-repentant of his lapse, was not inclined to support so heavy a burden at his mouth.

From The Gay Adventure A Romance by Bird, Richard

She also expected the half-humorous, half-repentant compliance which ensued.

From The Side Of The Angels A Novel by King, Basil

A moment later Nicky-Nan took a step to the door, half-repentant, on an impulse to call Mrs Penhaligon back and bid her fetch a candle.

From Nicky-Nan, Reservist by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

He was conscious, as he walked away from Friar's Row, of being a little surprised at his own conversational efforts, and half-repentant of his condescension.

From That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1 by Trollope, Frances Eleanor