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willingly

/ˈwɪlɪŋli/ adverb B2
  1. Of one’s own free will; freely and spontaneously.
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In the former were many good paintings: but Elizabeth knew nothing of the art; and from such as had been already visible below, she had willingly turned to look at some drawings of Miss Darcy’s, in crayons, whose subjects were usually more interesting, and also more intelligible.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 279 · B2
“Just to amuse myself, and keep the good people busy, I ordered them to build this City, and my Palace; and they did it all willingly and well.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 109 · B2
“I never killed anything, willingly,” she sobbed.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 70 · B2
“I will take the first share,” he said, “because I am King: and the second share, as a partner with you in the chase: and the third share (believe me) will be a source of great evil to you, unless you willingly resign it to me, and set off as fast as you can.”
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 35 · B2

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