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grateful

/ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/ adjective A2
  1. Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful. · I’m grateful that you helped me out.

Comparative gratefuller · Superlative gratefullest

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So they oiled his legs until he could move them freely; and he thanked them again and again for his release, for he seemed a very polite creature, and very grateful.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 27 · B2
Her keenest attention was awakened: she longed to hear more; and was grateful to her uncle for saying,--
Pride and Prejudice, p. 277 · B2
All the delicacies, in fact, that are cast up by the wash of waters on the sandy beach, and styled by the grateful fishermen “fruits of the sea.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 25 · C1
Dantès, perceiving the affectionate eagerness of his father, responded by a look of grateful pleasure; while Mercédès glanced at the clock and made an expressive gesture to Edmond.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 28 · C1

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