Example Sentences

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"Thou incorrigible varlet, what brings thee here?" replied Tell, in an undervoice, giving Philip a rough grip of the arm.

From Heroes Every Child Should Know by Mabie, Hamilton Wright

America!" said he, in an undervoice, "I am deceived in you.

From The Cross and the Shamrock Or, How To Defend The Faith. An Irish-American Catholic Tale Of Real Life, Descriptive Of The Temptations, Sufferings, Trials, And Triumphs Of The Children Of St. Patrick In The Great Republic Of Washington. A Book For The Entertainment And Special Instructions Of The Catholic Male And Female Servants Of The United States. by Quigley, Hugh

"I would rather find him private secretary to the First Lord than anything else," was William's only answer, in an undervoice, not meant to reach far, and the subject dropped.

From Mansfield Park by Austen, Jane

As she sewed she sung in a low undervoice, not looking up.

From The Emigrant Trail by Bonner, Geraldine

Oswald said in an undervoice to H. O.— 'Just take charge.

From The Wouldbegoods by Nesbit, E. (Edith)