inly
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of inly
before 900; Middle English inliche, Old English inlīce. See in, -ly
Example Sentences
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"He cannot trust himself to discuss this matter of their separation," said Orrin, inly, following the rapid stride of his thoughtful cousin down the mountain.
From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion
Health to the sick in mind, Light to the inly blind, O, now to all mankind Let there be light!
From Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion by Various
Immortal man! behold her glories shine, And cry, exulting inly, ‘they are thine!’
From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael
When every element The mind's high forces Have seized, subdued, and blent, No angel divorces Twin natures single grown, That inly mate them: Eternal love alone Can separate them.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 by Various
"I did well to drop my foolish prayers; this is the moment for business," she inly murmured.
From The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan by Wingfield, Lewis
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