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Meanings of ask sternly in English

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Usage of ask sternly in English
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How can you hear the rhythm of a sentence? he asks sternly.
The Guardian
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A head was thrust out, and Mr Gordon's voice asked sternly-
Eric; Or, Little by Little
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When she came panting up the stairs, he asked sternly:
The Web of Life
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Mentioning the name for the first time, he asked sternly where Mary was buried.
Hide and Seek
5
Every one turned toward her, and her brother asked sternly:
Ladies Must Live
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He had heard the boy's last words and asked sternly:
The Burgomaster's Wife — Volume 03
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She asked sternly what Madame Foucault expected her to do.
The Old Wives' Tale
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Indeed, his first words proved this, for he asked sternly:
Mary Louise
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He asked sternly, "Why do your people bring death to a wedding?"
Rage of the Dragon
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He wrote down all my certification numbers and asked sternly how many boyfriends I had.
Twenty fragments of a ravenous youth
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David asked sternly of their brothers where they were, but neither Eugene nor Abner knew.
Madelon: A Novel
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What have you been up to now, I should like to know? she asked sternly.
War and Peace
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He gave her a frowning glance and asked sternly, "Do you mock the god?"
Secret of the Dragon
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She turned her face, and asked sternly, "What is it?"
Their Silver Wedding Journey — Volume 3
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Abbott asked sternly, "Did Miss Bull send me this message?"
Fran
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He looked back at her, keeping his face emotionless, and asked sternly, "You what?"
Space Prison