admonishingly
- a word derived from admonish.
Example Sentences
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“I would try,” the oldest Kenway said admonishingly, “to bring home only the pleasant stories about my little school friends.”
From The Corner House Girls Snowbound by Hill, Grace Brooks
“But I guess he really does have some interest in me—” “Of course he does, Neale,” interposed Ruth, admonishingly.
From The Corner House Girls' Odd Find Where they made it, and What the Strange Discovery led to by Hill, Grace Brooks
But, now," she began again, admonishingly, "you will arise at eight—no, seven, do you understand, and catch a train that leaves the city at eight.
From The Homesteader A Novel by Micheaux, Oscar
The great clock in the public room struck the hour noisily and admonishingly, the weights rattled angrily, but Lenz did not hear.
From Edelweiss A Story by Auerbach, Berthold
“Lena, Lena!” and Gertrude shook her head admonishingly at the girl, though she smiled at the recital.
From The Bondwoman by Ryan, Marah Ellis
