courtesying

All hands watched her coming on -- the brightly coppered forefoot parting the water like a golden knife, the headsails flapping lazily and emptily at each downward surge, and the towering canvas tiers dipping and courtesying with each stately swing of the sea.

THE "FRANCIS SPAIGHT" 2010

This appeared to Camilla a fortunate moment for making a spirited display of her indifference: she gave her hand to the Major, and, slightly courtesying to Edgar as she passed, was conducted to the carriage of her uncle.

Camilla 2008

“Beg your pardon; pray excuse me, gentlemen all,” said the woman, courtesying to the judge and the Abbe Carlos by turns.

Scenes from a Courtesan's Life 2007

Sir! said I, trembling and courtesying (for I had not then sat down again); and put my chair nearer the wretch, and sat down — my face, as I could feel, all in a glow.

Clarissa Harlowe 2006

Well then, rich Bella! courtesying — that will please you better — and it is due likewise to the hoards you boast of.

Clarissa Harlowe 2006

For you must think, there was no answer to be made to this: So, like a fool, I was ready to cry; and went away courtesying and blushing, I am sure, up to the ears; for, though there was no harm in what he said, yet I did not know how to take it.

Pamela 2006

Miss Rawlins, [courtesying likewise to her,] — you may both hear of me in a happier hour, if such a one fall to my lot — and God bless you both! — struggling with her tears till she sobbed — and away was tripping.

Clarissa Harlowe 2006

Miss Emily. 1 will withdraw, if you please, ma-dam; rising, and courtesying.

Sir Charles Grandison 2006

I beg pardon, Madam, [turning to Mrs. Moore, and courtesying,] for the trouble I have given you. —

Clarissa Harlowe 2006

We all stood up, bowing and courtesying, and could not help it; for she entered with such an air as commanded all our reverence.

Clarissa Harlowe 2006