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
"This is an amount of cross-questioning which I do not take in good part, and to which I will not submit."
From Mr. Scarborough's Family by Trollope, Anthony
All this Lady Tringle seemed to take in good part, and half acknowledged that if Frank Houston were constant in the matter he would succeed at last.
From Ayala's Angel by Trollope, Anthony
This the playfellows tried to take in good part, and the two lived on friendly terms except for one thing.
From A Treasury of Eskimo Tales by Carlson, George
This gives me a kind of right to make a suggestion which I have no doubt you will take in good part.
From Lalage's Lovers by Birmingham, George A.
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