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He ended with a paragraph in which he forecast a future without such causes and without such effects; but Ricker would not let this pass, even in the semi-ironical temper Maxwell had given it.

From The Quality of Mercy by Howells, William Dean

Then he discourses on the blessings of death; he begins in a semi-ironical vein, but soon, forgetful of his auditors, is borne away on the wings of ecstacy.

From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)

Sir John was wholly unable to understand the laugh and semi-ironical cheer which greeted his entrance to the smoking-room of the English Club on the following evening.

From Anna the Adventuress by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

We find in Charles's verse much semi-ironical regret for other days, and resignation to growing infirmities.

From Familiar Studies of Men and Books by Stevenson, Robert Louis

We find in Charles’s verse much semi-ironical regret for other days, and resignation to growing infirmities.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 3 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis