Example Sentences

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“Well, I qualify myself, you know,” said Eveley excusingly.

From Eve to the Rescue by Summers, Dudley Gloyne

"I have only written to papa!" replies Maschenka excusingly, tearfully.

From Asbe?n From the Life of a Virtuoso by Schubin, Ossip

"He don't take enough account o' honor, an' the like, but it's for tryin' till keep his soul right," he used to say, excusingly, to Dode.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 59, September, 1862 by Various

"There's so much wanted, and everything's so dear," said he excusingly.

From Ditte: Girl Alive! by Nexø, Martin Andersen

The mother frowned, and the uncle tried to smile kindly and excusingly.

From Adela Cathcart, Volume 2 by MacDonald, George