respectfully
/ɹɪˈspɛkt.fə.li/ adverb B2- In a respectful manner.
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Edmond, at the approach of his patron, respectfully placed the arm of his affianced bride within that of M.
The Scarecrow sat in the big throne and the others stood respectfully before him.
Dandré leaned very respectfully on the back of a chair with his two hands, and said:
“We did better than that, sir,” said the old sailor respectfully; “we put the helm up to run before the tempest; ten minutes after we struck our top-sails and scudded under bare poles.”
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