Example Sentences

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He read with extravagant enjoyment of the sound of his own voice, and constantly lifted his eyes, whilst he delivered the sentences as though he were admonishing instead of marrying us.

From A Marriage at Sea by Russell, W. Clark (William Clark)

"Think a moment, mademoiselle," he began severely, but still, as it were, admonishing her.

From Crime and Punishment by Garnett, Constance