Ascending the stately steps is magnificent sanctuary where dark green pilasters support the walls upon which rest the enormous dome.

She dressed herself in a long sad cloak and moved away with stately steps.

Now, as it came towards him with slow, even stately steps, his heart conceded its mastery.

Then Mafumu, with slow and stately steps, stalked after them, feeling himself a very chief of chiefs!

They were sharp, clear shadows, the shapes of men and women circling in pairs to a stately step, a minuet, maybe, or a sarabande.

He who hurries can not walk with a stately step.

Miss Arabella Holland with stately step crossed the room, and now stood close to the chair of the duchess.

Upon occasion he took a slow, stately step with infinite caution and waved an arm in slow motion to the other figure.

For reporters, the debates have become like minuets, in which each participant knows where to stand and what stately step to do next.

With stately steps and many profound bows, he advanced to the foot of the dais before replying to the prince's question.