Example Sentences

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Ruth repeated the word, not in the effect of a query, but ruminantly.

From The Ragged Edge by MacGrath, Harold

"You are an angel, Fred," she repeated, ruminantly.

From The Opinions of a Philosopher by Grant, Robert

Strolling ruminantly on the promenade at Nice, Caryll's heart turned thirstily toward the giver of oblivion.

From The Tigress by Warner, Anne

He spoke ruminantly between pulls at the pipe.

From Ewing\'s Lady by Wilson, Harry Leon

Do you know," put in her sister ruminantly, "there's ever so much difference between being dressed up and well dressed.

From All Aboard A Story for Girls by Newberry, Fannie E.