Example Sentences

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Turkeys," says Villiam, reasoningly, "come under the head of 'Unnecessary Luxuries,' and are not legal unless stamped.

From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 by Newell, Robert H.

She had spoken up to this moment without vehemence or outward sign of emotion, gently, reasoningly, only trying to explain.

From Washington Square by James, Henry

If we do not work healthfully, reasoningly, moderately, thankfully, joyously, we shall have neither moderation nor gratitude nor joy in our play.

From Bits about Home Matters by Jackson, Helen Hunt

He was up there among the last tossing leaves and the first twinkling stars of evening, still talking to himself cheerfully, reasoningly, half apologetically, in little gasps.

From Manalive by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)

Verena went on, reasoningly, as if all the wisdom of the ages were seated on her lips.

From The Bostonians, Vol. II (of II) by James, Henry