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lastly

/ˈlæstli/ adverb B2
  1. Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions. · Firstly, that's illegal; secondly, it has serious disadvantages; thirdly, it's not necessary; and lastly, did I mention that it's illegal?
  2. Used to signal that the speaker is about to yield control of the conversation.
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Lastly, she pictured to herself how this same little sister of hers would, in the after-time, be herself a grown woman; and how she would keep, through all her riper years, the simple and loving heart of her childhood: and how she would gather about her other little children, and make _their_ eyes bright and eager with many a strange tale, perhaps even with the dream of Wonderland of long ago: and how she would feel with all their simple sorrows, and find a pleasure in all their simple joys, remembering her own child-life, and the happy summer days.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 98 · B2
It was, moreover, such a promising thing for her younger daughters, as Jane’s marrying so greatly must throw them in the way of other rich men; and, lastly, it was so pleasant at her time of life to be able to consign her single daughters to the care of their sister, that she might not be obliged to go into company more than she liked.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 113 · B2
And, lastly, the Owl, seeing an archer approach, predicted that this man, being on foot, would contrive darts armed with feathers which would fly faster than the wings of the Birds themselves.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 86 · B2
Lastly, supposing one man wished to dog another through London, what better means could he adopt than to turn cabdriver.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 84 · B2

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