Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a searching manner.
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- adverb In a
searching manner.
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- adverb in a searching manner
Etymologies
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Examples
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"I see," replied poppa, rubbing his chin searchingly, which is his manner of expressing sagacious doubt.
A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') Sara Jeannette Duncan
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The terrific splendors of Skale's possible achievement dazzled the very windows of his soul, but at the same time the sweet uses of normal human life called searchingly to him from within.
The Human Chord Algernon Blackwood 1910
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He lay in dull despair, while she watched him searchingly, pondering again upon unsummoned and wayward thoughts of marriage.
Chapter 14 2010
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Ernest paused, looked at him searchingly, and accepted the challenge.
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Lottie looked so immediately and searchingly at Graham and Paula? — she asked herself.
CHAPTER XXIX 2010
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He gasped, looked at me searchingly, gasped again, and silently and sadly put the poppies down.
The Golden Poppy 2010
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He looked at me searchingly for a moment, and then abruptly took up the tale.
The Sheriff of Kona 2010
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` Why did you do that? 'he asked, looking at me searchingly.
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She toyed for a moment with her pen, then gazed searchingly at me.
Famous Todd Strasser 2011
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Martin looked at him searchingly for a moment, then cried: — By God, I think you're right!
Chapter 18 2010
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