I politely refused at first, but after their urgings I finally shamefacedly admitted that I could only eat food cooked with bottled water. |
If something creepy appeared on the television he would get to his feet and politely leave, taking to his heels like a scalded cat. |
Meanwhile the plate of spare sausage and rashers of bacon was being politely offered around the table. |
The reason that I mention it was that it came with a politely worded suggestion that I should change my browser. |
As Ken surveyed my body, revulsion led my retreat into our kitchenette, where I politely excused myself. |
A mission from Pope Innocent IV in 1246 to the Mongol great khan was politely received but the message back invited the pope to submit. |