Soberly

Examples

• He became cheerful, as he thought of this, and soberly and resolutely marked out the line of conduct he would adopt. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• With her eyes on her work Jo answered soberly, I want something new. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• The second year began rather soberly, for their prospects did not brighten, and Aunt March died suddenly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Then soberly and plainly, Mortimer, I goad the schoolmaster to madness. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• Amy continued to give her parties, but soberly; that is to say, Sydenham insisted on having his house quiet before three in the morning. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• I gave my order as soberly as I could, and slamming down the door, with an Aye, aye, mum, the man made his horse walk, as if going to a funeral. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Or so--like Lyons sausage,' said John Baptist, demonstrating the various cuts on the bread he held, and soberly chewing what he had in his mouth. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• As we sat soberly drinking claret there with men of to-day, the spirits of the departed came in and took their places round the darksome board. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• I shook my head as soberly as I could, and pointed to her chair. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• Then suddenly he tore up his music sheets, one by one, and as the last fluttered out of his hand, he said soberly to himself. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Presently Jo said very soberly, as she sat down on the step of the stile, Laurie, I want to tell you something. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• I can't tell you, Professor, said Clayton soberly, but I know I have the same uncanny feeling. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
• Daniel Doyce faced his condition with its pains and penalties attached to it, and soberly worked on for the work's sake. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• I hope so, said Meg soberly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• I really need some, I have so much company, and I can't make such delicious stuff as yours, asked Meg soberly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• I wish, Eugene, you would speak a little more soberly and plainly, if it were only out of consideration for my feeling less at ease than you do. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.

Editor: Stephen