take in good part
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We embraced at meeting, and our ships fired some cannon to salute Mocreb Khan, which he seemed to take in good part.
From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 by Kerr, Robert
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 Black, Robert
To all this his Majesty gave a willing ear, and seemed to take in good part all that was said....
From The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria by Tremayne, Eleanor E.
"Sir," saith she, "Here will you harbour you the night, and you would take in good part that we may do and you knew the plight of this castle."
From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian
Meg gave her hand to her mother, and skipped up the stairs, ready to take in good part anything that should happen.
From Hatty and Marcus or, First Steps in the Better Path by Friendly, Aunt
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