Huskily
['hʌskɪli]
Definition
(adv.) In a husky manner; dryly.
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Examples
- Clym said huskily, You are my mother. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- You know what is the matter, he said huskily. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- The reddleman spoke huskily, and looked into the garden. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- But, Lord bless you,' said Mr. Omer, huskily, 'it ain't the passages that's out of order! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- When they had withdrawn from the neighbourhood of the shed she said huskily, I am to blame for this. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- I stopped then, to wave my hat, and dear old Joe waved his strong right arm above his head, crying huskily Hooroar! Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
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