Sentence Examples

1. Every few seconds he paused and asked her preference, until he finally realized that she truly was happy to be served whatever he chose.
2. There was a delicious irony in the offer, in the courtliness of giving preference on such a ghastly occasion.
3. I feared she might soon ask my preference in undergarments.
4. His tanned, chiseled features suggested a preference for rigorous outdoor pursuits, such as mountain climbing or sail boating, rather than writing.
5. What strength, or what constancy of affection he might be subject to, was another point but at present she could not doubt his having a decidedly warm admiration, a conscious preference of herself and this persuasion, joined to all the rest, made her think that she must be a little in love with him, in spite of every previous determination against it.
6. On the other hand, it is clear that there are many who desire to have not merely the story he tells, but the story as he tells it, so far at least as differences of idiom and circumstances permit, and who will give a preference to the conscientious translator, even though he may have acquitted himself somewhat awkwardly.
7. She touted the virtues of naturalism though proclaimed a preference for staying indoors and addressed her girl in French.
8. Woodhouse was persuaded to think it a possible thing in preference to a division of the party.
9. There probably was something more to conceal than her own preference Mr.
10. Had she intended ever to marry him, it might have been worth while to pause and consider, and try to understand the value of his preference, and the character of his temper but for all the purposes of their acquaintance, he was quite amiable enough.