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respectfully

/ɹɪˈspɛkt.fə.li/ adverb B2
  1. 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 Count of Monte Cristo, p. 24 · C1
The Scarecrow sat in the big throne and the others stood respectfully before him.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 120 · B2
Dandré leaned very respectfully on the back of a chair with his two hands, and said:
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 90 · C1
“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.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 336 · C1

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