Example Sentences

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"Don't you think that Methodists go to heaven as well as Presbyterians?" asked Anne smilelessly.

From Anne's House of Dreams by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)

Rosina squared herself smilelessly, and the electric deck-light which faced her seat showed up her sobriety in unmistakable colors.

From A Woman's Will by Caliga, I. H. (Isaac Henry)

"I'm as well as can be expected, thank you," said Anne smilelessly.

From Anne of Green Gables by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)

Mose took the chair opposite and looked at her smilelessly.

From The Eagle's Heart by Garland, Hamlin

And Mrs. Day, her heart full of her own unhappy boy, went forward with a weary step, and smilelessly held out a welcoming hand.

From Mrs. Day's Daughters by Mann, Mary E.