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He issued a proclamation also to this effect: a golden wreath of victory should be given to whichever city could produce the best-bred bull to head the procession in honour of the god.

Hellenica 2007

During dinner-time, Mr. Pogson was profoundly polite and attentive to the lady at his side, and kindly communicated to her, as is the way with the best-bred English on their first arrival

The Paris Sketch Book 2006

I know who is reckoned one of the politest and best-bred gentlemen in England by every body, and learned as well as polite, and yet had his education in one of those celebrated seats of learning.

Pamela 2006

Manheim from the rest of your countrymen and fellow-travelers: it is a sign that you had better manners and address than they; for take it for granted, the best-bred people will always be the best received wherever they go.

Letters to his son on The Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman 2005

Ormond was almost the weakest but at the same time the best-bred, and most popular man in this kingdom.

Letters to his son on The Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman 2005

This will be practiced by a good-natured American savage, as essentially as by the best-bred European.

Letters to his son on The Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman 2005

The most graceful and best-bred men, and the handsomest and genteelest women, give the most philters; and, as I verily believe, without the least assistance of the devil.

Letters to his son on The Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman 2005

The worst-bred man in Europe, if a lady let fall her fan, would certainly take it up and give it her; the best-bred man in Europe could do no more.

Letters to his son on The Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman 2005

His head was smooth; his eyes were prominent but not gozzled; his feet were feathered; he was the equal of the best-bred cocker in Wimpole Street.

Flush: a biography 2004

The lady is one of the most intelligent and best-bred persons I have known in any country.

Travels through France and Italy 2004