Example Sentences

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"In justice to yourself, and other parties concerned"—— "Oh! is anybody to share in it?" exclaimed Titmouse, alarmedly.

From Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. by Warren, Samuel

An affectionate soothing syllable was on his tongue; his arm was out; when shifting his expression, he whisperingly and alarmedly exclaimed—"Hark! she is coming.—Be still."

From Pierre; or The Ambiguities by Melville, Herman

Dear young sir," touching his arm alarmedly, "don't read this book.

From The Confidence-Man by Melville, Herman

“I ain't doin' nothin', mother,” said he; but his eyes rolled alarmedly after his mother as she went across the kitchen.

From Pembroke A Novel by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins

"Isaac," she whispered, clutching him fast by the arm when he asked alarmedly if she was taken ill, "Isaac, does that woman's face remind you of nothing?"

From The Queen of Hearts by Collins, Wilkie