Example Sentences

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“Voila ce qui est embêtant,” murmured Poirot vexedly.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

"Bravo! that was a splendid shot," cried Hartmut, starting up, but Willy scolded vexedly.

From The Sign of Flame by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

"You really might have omitted the bouquets today," says Mimi, vexedly.

From Felix Lanzberg's Expiation by Schubin, Ossip

"But, Regine, do not get so excited," interrupted von Schonan vexedly.

From The Sign of Flame by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

She laughed, and flicked the reins a little vexedly, and rode on.

From The Shadow of the Past by Young, F.E. Mills