gratefully
/ˈɡɹeɪtfəli/ adverb C2- In a grateful manner.
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“Indeed, count,” said Morcerf, “I thank you sincerely for having used so much candor towards me, and I gratefully accept the exclusion which you propose.
“Thank you,” he answered gratefully.
I am very fortunate,” added he, looking gratefully at Villefort, “to be examined by such a man as you; for this envious person is a real enemy.” And by the rapid glance that the young man’s eyes shot forth, Villefort saw how much energy lay hid beneath this mildness.
“Thank you,” said Dorothy gratefully.
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