well-affected
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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At length the treaty itself arrived, and every well-affected American blushed with shame.
From The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804 by Paine, Thomas
Offers of the well-affected postmasters to the Posts' Committee....
From The Development of Rates of Postage An Historical and Analytical Study by Smith, A. D.
Stubber started with well-affected astonishment, and appeared as if astounded at the keen acuteness of the Duke's suggestion.
From The Fortunes Of Glencore by Lever, Charles James
"You do intend to have a dance!" cried the Canon's wife, with well-affected surprise, considering the circumstances.
From For the Cause by Weyman, Stanley J.
Thither, then, did the Scottish monarch, attended by all the well-affected nobles of his realm, repair to meet his bride.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 by Wilson, John Mackay
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