Definitions
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- adverb So as to
measure orevaluate .
Etymologies
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Examples
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A hard, sad-looking woman looked at me measuringly.
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But" "Lord Kiron looked them over measuringly, -" circumstances are such that the Queen has ordered you to have combat training as well. "
Aerie Lackey, Mercedes 2006
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The other child had a Grey Parrot on her shoulder; the bird looked at him measuringly, then, without warning, barked a laugh so full of contempt it could have come from a human throat.
The Wizard Of London Lackey, Mercedes 2005
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From the corner of his eye, he watched Ferdinand consider Caro measuringly.
The Ideal Bride Laurens, Stephanie 2004
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Harriet had spoken of widowers, and here was Yarrow, eyeing her far too measuringly for her liking.
A Lady of His Own Laurens, Stephanie 2004
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She was watching him measuringly, lips and jaw set Before he could speak, she did.
A Lady of His Own Laurens, Stephanie 2004
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"So, this's a dragonet?" he asked, looking at the young beast measuringly.
Joust Lackey, Mercedes 2003
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He stood up even as he said this, and the other two Heralds watched him measuringly, but with a leavening of understanding.
Exile's Honor Lackey, Mercedes 2002
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He stood up even as he said this, and the other two Heralds watched him measuringly, but with a leavening of understanding.
Exile's Honor Lackey, Mercedes 2002
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Aerune looked at her measuringly, resuming his seat and regarding her with bleak expressionless eyes.
Beyond World's End Lackey, Mercedes 2001
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