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severely

adverb B1
  1. In a severe manner; with severity.
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Bertuccio,” said the count severely; “I ordered dinner at that hour, and I do not like to wait;” and he returned to his guests, while Bertuccio, leaning against the wall, succeeded in reaching the dining-room.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 663 · C1
So the Wicked Witch laughed to herself, and thought, “I can still make her my slave, for she does not know how to use her power.” Then she said to Dorothy, harshly and severely:
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 85 · B2
“Really, Holmes,” said I severely, “you are a little trying at times.”
The Valley of Fear, p. 1 · C1
When the procession came opposite to Alice, they all stopped and looked at her, and the Queen said severely “Who is this?” She said it to the Knave of Hearts, who only bowed and smiled in reply.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 59 · B2

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