Example Sentences

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“But why were you starving?” said Waller half-indignantly.

From The New Forest Spy by Evans, W.D.E.

"I wouldn't go with you for a hundred dollars," said Harry half-indignantly, turning away.

From Who Are Happiest? and Other Stories by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

"Jack said yuh could lie; he didn't say—" "By gracious, you'd think I was necked up with a whole bunch uh George Washingtons!" growled Andy, half-indignantly.

From The Happy Family by Bower, B. M.

"Say, do you think I'm as foolish as I look?" blurted Eph, half-indignantly.

From The Submarine Boys' Trial Trip "Making Good" as Young Experts by Durham, Victor G.

She looked back half-indignantly at David, rejecting the suggestion.

From Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories by Ashe, Elizabeth