Mrs. Moore could speak-Very true, however, was all she said, with a motion of her head that expressed the bow-approbatory.
"Clarissa, Volume 5 (of 9)"
Samuel Richardson
His salute now was pleasant, with reference to Charles, but the eye he cast upon his assistant was distinctly not approbatory.
"Angela's Business"
Henry Sydnor Harrison
What I have thus in general touched upon, will account to you why I could not more particularly relate what passed in this evening's conversation: which, as may be gathered from what I have written, abounded with approbatory accusations, and supposed witty retorts.
"Clarissa, Volume 4 (of 9) History Of A Young Lady"
Samuel Richardson