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Definition
friendly — usually warm and heartfelt, but possibly only polite
- His step was elastic, and his face betokened inward pleasantry, as he advanced to Mr. Bumble, and shook him cordially by the hand.Chapter 4 — Oliver, Being Offered Another Place, Makes His First.... (12% in)
- Nancy, appearing much gratified thereby, saluted him cordially.Chapter 20 — Wherein Oliver is Delivered Over to Mr. William Sikes (67% in)
- Before his removal, he had managed to contract a strong friendship for Mr. Grimwig, which that eccentric gentleman cordially reciprocated.Chapter 53 — And Last (35% in)
There are no more uses of "cordial" in Oliver Twist.
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