Example Sentences

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If flower I cull or grass, I ponder that it takes Root in that soil, where wontedly she strayed Betwixt the stream and glade, And found at times a seat Green, fresh, and flower-embossed.

From The Development of the Feeling for Nature in the Middle Ages and Modern Times by Biese, Alfred

It took not a moment to see the inspector was more than wontedly excited.

From Christopher and the Clockmakers by Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)

It was incredible that the wontedly dignified and sweet-tempered collie had thus returned a greeting.

From Bruce by Terhune, Albert Payson

All the familiar tapestries and cushions and rare knick-knacks which wontedly converted the further end of it into a charming reception room were gone.

From The Lamp of Fate by Pedler, Margaret

It matched for that matter her other elements, which were wontedly conspicuous as usual as she sat there suggestive of early tea.

From The Awkward Age by James, Henry