Sample Sentences forproffer (auto-selected)
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After informing them of his departure, he managed to proffer a last pimply smile and to cuff each of them on the forehead. (source)proffer = give
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She goes round and proffers each of us her hand. (source)proffers = offers
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"So here I am," he said, proffering a Taco Bell bag reeking of onions. (source)proffering = offering
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"You can sleep on husks or feathers," she proffered graciously. (source)proffered = offered
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The fat boy waited to be asked his name in turn but this proffer of acquaintance was not made; the fair boy called Ralph smiled vaguely, stood up, and began to make his way once more toward the lagoon.† (source)
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Enterprises such as yours are unfortunately much required at present, both in our own country and in yours, as, due to the increased anxieties of modern life and the consequent stresses upon the nerves, the rate of construction can scarcely keep pace with the numbers of applicants; and I beg to proffer any small assistance, which it may lie within my power to bestow.† (source)
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"I am comfortable with that," Vogel replied, taking the proffered breakfast.† (source)
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He had enjoyed his Mexican holiday, and still was unable to proffer a bit of kindness to the woman who had waited patiently, busying herself with housewifely duties.† (source)
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Scott appears at my side, proffering the towel.† (source)
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The OVER-ATTENTIVE WIZARD proffers something for HARRY to sign—he signs it.† (source)
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Let not the Trojans, with a feign'd pretense Of proffer'd peace, delude the Latian prince.† (source)
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And this Sir Damas, our master is as evil beloved, for he is without mercy, and he is a coward, and great war hath been betwixt them both, but Ontzlake hath ever the better, and ever he proffereth Sir Damas to fight for the livelihood, body for body, but he will not do; other-else to find a knight to fight for him.† (source)standard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She proffereth" in older English, today we say "She proffers."
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That other answered and said he was of Tuscany, and demanded of Sir Gawaine, What, profferest thou, proud knight, thee so boldly?† (source)standard suffix: Today, the suffix "-est" is dropped, so that where they said "Thou profferest" in older English, today we say "You proffer."
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Since maids, in modesty, say 'No' to that Which they would have the profferer construe 'Ay.'† (source)
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The Illustrated Man, in slow motion, proffered the bullet.† (source)
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I learned later that Piedmont liked his subordinates to grovel a bit before they presented a proposal, shuffle a bit before they offered a suggestion, and lie prone on their faces before they dared proffer a bit of advice.† (source)
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