Example Sentences

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"Don't be violent; take care, Anna Maria," said he, rebukingly.

From Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II by Lever, Charles James

"Frau Mutter, Fr�u Mutter," said Hans, rebukingly, and trying to cut short what he feared might offend Nelly.

From The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life by Lever, Charles James

How rebukingly smote that sigh upon the ears of Lee!

From The Home Mission by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

“But Wakanda gave me the idea to make this and I hold the power to explain it,” said Miss Miller, rebukingly, even as she smiled at Jane’s retort.

From The Woodcraft Girls in the City by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth

“One must sleep some time,” she said rebukingly.

From The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] by Footner, Hulbert