in a lively manner

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The heroics and the follies, the greatness and the littleness, the wit and humour of famous or even infamous citizens are presented in a lively manner.

From Law and Laughter by Morton, George A. (George Alexander)

The story of January and May now before us is of the comic kind; and the character of a fond old dotard betrayed into disgrace by an unsuitable match is supported in a lively manner.

From The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition by Pope, Alexander

When the child lies on his back, he moves his arms and legs in a lively manner even without any external provocation.

From The Mind of the Child, Part II The Development of the Intellect, International Education Series Edited By William T. Harris, Volume IX. by Preyer, William T.

Several times she was captured by pirates, though generally she was able to show her heels in a lively manner to the fastest pursuer.

From The King's Arrow A Tale of the United Empire Loyalists by Cody, H. A. (Hiram Alfred)

He seized her by the horns, and they tumbled about in a lively manner for some moments.

From When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine by Stephens, C. A. (Charles Asbury)