"They've just the air of very nice children receiving guests when their parents are out."

I'll be happy to contact her for you and ask if she is able to receive guests at this time.

She was for all the world like a lady receiving her guests.

Half of the staff were lined up in the main hall to receive their special guests.

"Your father told me you were not receiving guests tonight," Tom said quietly.

There will be no way to judge that until the hotel receives guests again for the first time since June 1988.

It was also used for receiving important guests to the naval base.

"I shall tell him that you are here and see if he is receiving guests this afternoon."

They went through a short hall into a living room that was more a combination library/study than a place to receive guests.

A second home, comfortable, fully equipped and ready to receive guests.