morosely
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Morosely Kit followed the family into the house.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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Morosely, he blew a stream of cigar smoke over the top of “You Needn’t Be So Mean, Baby.”
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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Morosely now did he make his biceps jump, and exhibit the splendours of his back— his poses commanded no more than half the admiration evoked by hers.
From A Chair on the Boulevard by Merrick, Leonard
Morosely, as if ashamed of this outburst, he led the way through the bare, sunny compound, and when the gate had closed rattling behind them, stated their plans concisely and sourly.
From Dragon's blood by Rideout, Henry Milner
Morosely I survey the faults and follies of my last year.
From Mince Pie by Morley, Christopher
Vocabulary lists containing morosely
Of Mice and Men
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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The Miracle Worker
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