well-affected
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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To this the Governor agreed, provided the well-affected should vouch for their safety.
From The West Indies and the Spanish Main by Rodway, James
A well-affected look of surprise on the part of her auditor, here claimed the attention of the fair speaker.
From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry
One can, however, condone this licence in one who is out of temper with Fortune, she being not greatly well-affected toward him.
From The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First by Gozzi, Carlo
As debtors and God's well-affected servants, let us make confession to God the Word and to His Mother, of the gift of words, as far as we are able. . .
From An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine by Newman, John Henry Cardinal
Bertha cried out with well-affected terror, "Don't touch it; I am sure 'tis enchanted; I saw the crust move."
From Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 by Bonhote, Elizabeth
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