I disdained to animadvert on these defects, naturally supposing that his house could furnish no better.
Having finished my meal, I put, without speaking, one of my pieces into his hand.

This deportment I conceived to be highly becoming, and to indicate a liberal and manly spirit.

I always regarded with contempt a scrupulous maker of bargains.

He received the money with a complaisant obeisance.

"Right," said he.