Lastly
['lɑːstlɪ] or ['læstli]
Definition
(adv.) In the last place; in conclusion.
(adv.) at last; finally.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
ad. Finally, in fine, at last, at length, in the end, in conclusion.
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Examples
- Thirdly, and lastly, the machines and instruments of trade, etc. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- Dissolve the citric acid in hot water, add the sugar, and lastly the lemon and almonds. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Lastly, as to the person, or persons, by whom the crime was committed. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- And lastly, she will require to be roused from a low tendency which I know very well to be at the bottom of her heart. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Lastly, the aim of following nature means to note the origin, the waxing, and waning, of preferences and interests. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Place a plant in the dark, and it grows not; give it plenty of air and sunlight, and first the green leaves appear, then the bud, lastly the flower. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- And lastly, if you would like to know in confidence, as perhaps you may, what is my opinion of my husband, my opinion is--that I almost love him! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Lastly, as he had not yet been seen by the laundress or her niece, he was to keep himself out of their view until his change of dress was made. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Fourthly and lastly, Explain that force and vivacity of conception, which arises from the propensity. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Lastly,' said Bounderby, 'as to our Hands. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- And lastly (I may as well confess it, as the denial of it would be believed by nobody), I shall perhaps not a little gratify my own _vanity_. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- Lastly, it was no one, and I was no one. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- And, lastly, I combated Mr. Franklin Blake's scruples, and induced him to be the means of transporting the Diamond to Lady Verinder's house. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Lastly, that were it not for these _diverticula_, it would rage in the bowels of the earth much more furiously, and make greater havoc than it doth. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- The tale must be imparted, first to the rulers, then to the soldiers, lastly to the people. Plato. The Republic.
- Thirdly, and lastly, everybody must be sensible how much labour is facilitated and abridged by the application of proper machinery. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- Lastly, an embryo may be developed, and then perish at an early period. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- Lastly, the looking-glass reflects Boots and Brewer, and two other stuffed Buffers interposed between the rest of the company and possible accidents. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Lastly, isolation will give time for a new variety to be improved at a slow rate; and this may sometimes be of much importance. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- Lastly, Mr. Bhaer was dressed in a new suit of black, which made him look more like a gentleman than ever. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Lastly, in certain breeds, the males and females have come to differ in a slight degree from each other. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- Lastly, he laid aside his shield, which had received some little damage, and received another from his squires. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Boil the logwood with the water, add the acid and potash, and lastly the dextrine. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- And I am ashamed of you, sir,' said Mrs. Pegler, lastly, 'for your slanders and suspicions. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Lastly, combinations of faculties, in others deemed impossible, appeared easy and natural in him. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- Lastly, I desired him to see the breeches I had then on, which were made of a mouse's skin. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
- Lastly, he forbade her his chamber. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Thirdly, and lastly, In some places, as at Amsterdam, Hamburg, Venice, etc. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
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