Example Sentences

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"For an expedition of the same kind?" asked Ganimard, chaffingly.

From The Blonde Lady Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsène Lupin and the English Detective by Leblanc, Maurice

“Ain’t we grand!” sang out Dad, chaffingly, when I presently reappeared below in all the glory of my new uniform as a naval cadet.

From Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant by Greene, John B.

My dear fellow," said Bertie, chaffingly, nodding towards a gorgeous American, "it is for Mrs. Commissioner Duloe.

From Bluebell A Novel by Huddleston, Mrs. George Croft

"Something arresting, like Fantômas!" said Juve chaffingly, amused by the curious childishness of this lad, who could take keen interest in such a trifle when he was in so critical a situation.

From Fantômas by Metcalfe, Cranstoun

The dance was very well done, and the native audience enjoyed it thoroughly, calling out chaffingly in Visayan to the couple on the floor, and occasionally beating time to the music with hand or foot.

From A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route by Russel, Florence Kimball