Example Sentences

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Mr Simnel rather growlingly assented to the request.

From The King's Daughters by Holt, Emily Sarah

"What's all this rumpus about?" came growlingly from the entrance; and the children turned to see Dr. Dudley surveying them, his eyes a-twinkle with fun.

From Polly of the Hospital Staff by Dowd, Emma C.

He waved me aside in the middle of a sentence, and growlingly asked Miss Snaith if she couldn't economize a little on carbolic acid.

From Dear Enemy by Webster, Jean

Nonsense!" said Blucher, growlingly, "how could I make him win when he did not really win?

From Napoleon and Blucher by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

Simon went growlingly away, and opening the door he had so carefully locked, he strode into the hall; taking care, however, to overhear the conversation.

From The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II by Lermina, Jules