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She looked at Rosalind, and the girl knew that she was deprecating the rider of the black horse.

From 'Firebrand' Trevison by Ivory, P. V. E. (Percy Van Eman)

The gaze that met his was deprecating and embarrassed, but frank as a child's.

From Kildares of Storm by Kelly, Eleanor Mercein

No, no, Adolph," he said, one day, as Adolph was deprecating the passing of power out of his hands; "let Tom alone.

From Uncle Tom's Cabin by Stowe, Harriet Beecher

Ingram, hands in pockets, was deprecating the portraits of his ancestors to the two ladies, who were not at all interested in them.

From Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution by Hewlett, Maurice Henry

She had dignity; Stephen had said so; but inside she was deprecating and shy.

From Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories by Ashe, Elizabeth