Inclining

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Incline

(a.) Same as Inclined, 3.

(n.) Inclination; disposition.

(n.) Party or side chosen; a following.

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• She examined Caroline seriously, inclining her head a little to one side, with a thoughtful air. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
• Theer's been kiender a blessing fell upon us,' said Mr. Peggotty, reverentially inclining his head, 'and we've done nowt but prosper. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.
• You will be glad to hear (inclining his head, and whispering seriously) that my uncle means to give her all my aunt's jewels. 简·奥斯汀. 爱玛.
• Here he said, with a wild smile, inclining his head towards the chamber in which Eustacia lay, She is the second woman I have killed this year. 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.
• No, no,' replied the matron, inclining her head to catch the words, as they came more faintly from the dying woman. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.

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