manner
/ˈmænɚ/ noun A2- Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything.
- Characteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing. · His natural manner makes him seem like the boss.· The captain's imperturbable manner gave the crew confidence.
- One's customary method of acting; habit. · These people have strange manners.
- Good, polite behaviour.
- The style of writing or thought of an author; the characteristic peculiarity of an artist.
- A certain degree or measure. · It is in a manner done already.
- Sort; kind; style. · All manner of persons participate.
- Standards of conduct cultured and product of mind.
Plural manners
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Gardiner, whose manners were easy and pleasant, encouraged her communicativeness by his questions and remarks: Mrs.
Just assume the tone and manner of a husband, and see how she will remind you that your hour is not yet come!”
“No, no,” answered Dantès; “don’t imagine I am going to put you off in that shabby manner.
At this moment Danglars, who had been incessantly observing every change in Fernand’s look and manner, saw him stagger and fall back, with an almost convulsive spasm, against a seat placed near one of the open windows.
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