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gentle-mannered

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  • Masahiro Morioka also explains in his Soshoku-kei Danshi no Renaigaku Love study of herbivorous boys, Media Factory Inc. what kind of views the new generation of gentle-mannered men with feminine sensitivities have toward love.

    First I bring you radio, now TV the rev. paperboy 2009

  • Masahiro Morioka also explains in his Soshoku-kei Danshi no Renaigaku Love study of herbivorous boys, Media Factory Inc. what kind of views the new generation of gentle-mannered men with feminine sensitivities have toward love.

    Archive 2009-01-01 Edstock 2009

  • I had a coffee and struck up a conversation with a soft-spoken and gentle-mannered man named Andy who seemed to appreciate the company.

    Ribfest and Crazzy Dave « knitnut.net 2008

  • She stood beside her pink orchids, near her fatigued-looking, gentle-mannered husband, a very pretty woman in white satin and diamonds.

    Red Pottage 2004

  • Hussein (Sayidna as they called him) was outwardly so clean and gentle-mannered as to seem weak; but this appearance hid a crafty policy, deep ambition, and an un-Arabian foresight, strength of character and obstinacy.

    Seven Pillars of Wisdom Thomas Edward 2003

  • The violent outburst from the gentle-mannered artist prompted Qwilleran to question Derek's job offer that so concerned his girlfriend, especially since the bartender thought he was being promoted to manager.

    The Cat Who Sang For The Birds Braun, Lilian Jackson 1998

  • Mdlalose has won the respect and admiration of political friend and foe alike as an outspoken and gentle-mannered politician.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1994

  • Only the gentle-mannered inobtrusive Ali Shah could have so casually spirited her belongings out from the hotel, which must have been swarming with suspicious police.

    Call Of The Heart Delamere, Wanda 1982

  • The sensitive, rebellious, little spitfire of a few months ago had developed into a charming, gentle-mannered maid; and while he rejoiced in gaining so sweet a daughter, he disliked to lose the wild, untamed elf who had so suddenly blossomed into a young lady before he could in any measure atone for the unhappy years of her loveless childhood.

    Tabitha's Vacation Ruth Alberta Brown

  • Jake, a good-looking, gentle-mannered man, tried to soften the asperity of his wife's strictures without success.

    A War-time Journal, Germany 1914 and German Travel Notes Harriet Julia Campbell Jephson

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