Example Sentences

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"My last night at home, Vix," he said remonstrantly; "I really ought to dine with my mother."

From Vixen, Volume I. by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

"How can you ask me that?" said Deronda, remonstrantly.

From Daniel Deronda by Eliot, George

My dear fellow," said Newman, remonstrantly, "what child's play!

From The American by James, Henry

Mother," said Deronda, remonstrantly, "don't let us think of it in that way.

From Daniel Deronda by Eliot, George

"Ah, now, don't be romancin' man," said the widow, remonstrantly.

From Strangers at Lisconnel by Barlow, Jane