Example Sentences

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"Oh, I am very tired," was all she said, moaningly and wearily, passing her hand across her aching brow like a worn-out child.

From Vera Nevill Or, Poor Wisdom's Chance by Cameron, H. Lovett, Mrs.

High over her they break; and round her surge and roar; and giving place to others, moaningly depart, and dash themselves to fragments in their baffled anger.

From Martin Chuzzlewit by Dickens, Charles

It was almost a sob that burst from them, and moaningly they asked when help was coming.

From The Making of a Saint by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

It swept moaningly around, hurrying dark clouds across the face of the moon, and presently shrouding her altogether from their sight.

From Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories by Morgan, Louisa

It was a dark, tempestuous night in December, and the keen piercing blasts whistled around the corners and swept moaningly across the Plaza.

From Inez A Tale of the Alamo by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)