Example Sentences

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Turning to the Princess, he asked her to come near him, and to look out on the scene, and she somewhat unreadily complied.

From Japanese Literature Including Selections from Genji Monogatari and Classical Poetry and Drama of Japan by Wilson, Epiphanius

But how difficult it is to put oneself in another person's place in the imagination, and how unreadily it is done!

From Europe—Whither Bound? Being Letters of Travel from the Capitals of Europe in the Year 1921 by Graham, Stephen

"She is not yet prepared," she explained unreadily.

From The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem by Leyendecker, Frank X.

Sir," she answered unreadily, with her small hands gripping each other before her and her eyes veiled, "I thank you.

From The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem by Leyendecker, Frank X.

His lips anticipated words unreadily; gladly he realized that he could say these formulas, also; he had not forgotten; he had not forgotten!

From The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem by Leyendecker, Frank X.