take in good part
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You see," continued Kmita, pretending to take in good part the churlish words of the nobles, "I knew that these were polite cavaliers.
From The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
A shout of merriment and cries of "Oh! oh!" greeted this remark, which Ferrari, however, did not seem inclined to take in good part.
From Vendetta: a story of one forgotten by Marie Corelli
I doubt not but you will take in good part these things which I write, and as ther is cause make use of them.
From Bradford's History of 'Plimoth Plantation' From the Original Manuscript. With a Report of the Proceedings Incident to the Return of the Manuscript to Massachusetts by William Bradford
Well, then," rejoined St. Vallier, "fancy that it is that brother who is speaking to you, and take in good part what he is about to say to you.
From A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 by Robert Black
And I promise myself from your goodness that you will take in good part what I feel compelled to say to you, and will accept that which proceeds only from my obedience to you.
From Santa Teresa an Appreciation: with some of the best passages of the Saint's Writings by Alexander Whyte
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