He had taken on the responsibility willingly, and with an air of self-importance.

Cassy took the book, with a dry, proud air, and looked over the passage.

And I took the paper with a very high air, but inwardly quaking.

She lowered Kit and took the rabbits with an air of confidence.

When he had gone, Vance took a few steps toward the woman with an air of solicitation.

He was on time; the rest were late, and took their places with an air of resignation.

The boy took the king's hands with an air of authority.

But the minister took them from her with quite a masterful air and they walked away together.

She took the money with an air of triumph; she had been right all the time.

James took it with an air of restrained amusement.