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receiving

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/ noun A2
  1. The act by which something is received; reception.

Plural receivings

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He inquired how far Netherfield was from Meryton; and, after receiving her answer, asked in a hesitating manner how long Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 86 · B2
Bennet chose to consider it as given in compliment to her eldest daughter, and was particularly flattered by receiving the invitation from Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 97 · B2
Elizabeth’s eyes were fixed on her, with most painful sensations; and she watched her progress through the several stanzas with an impatience which was very ill rewarded at their close; for Mary, on receiving amongst the thanks of the table the hint of a hope that she might be prevailed on to favour them again, after the pause of half a minute began another.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 115 · B2
The steady countenance which Miss Lucas had commanded in telling her story gave way to a momentary confusion here on receiving so direct a reproach; though, as it was no more than she expected, she soon regained her composure, and calmly replied,--
Pride and Prejudice, p. 146 · B2

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