kindness
/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ noun B1- The state of being kind. · Jamie's kindness is legendary, so much that people have taken advantage of her.
- An instance of kind or charitable behaviour. · How can I thank you for your many kindnesses?· Do me a kindness and leave.
Plural kindnesses
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If you will help us to save him I promise that he shall treat you all with kindness.”
“The moment you have received this, have the kindness to take the letter of credit from my pocket-book, which you will find in the square drawer of the secrétaire; add your own to it, if it be not sufficient.
Rising up angrily, he caught him and was about to kill him, when the Mouse piteously entreated, saying: “If you would only spare my life, I would be sure to repay your kindness.” The Lion laughed and let him go.
The greatest kindness will not bind the ungrateful.
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