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Meanings of mock solemnity in English

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Usage of mock solemnity in English
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It is indeed fortunate the boys are away, exclaimed Bill in mock solemnity.
Comrades of the Saddle; Or, The Young Rough Riders of the Plains
2
Remember the tidehole, Katherine remarked, in a tone of mock solemnity.
A Countess from Canada: A Story of Life in the Backwoods
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As Rasputin repeated those words with mock solemnity, he laughed grimly.
The Minister of Evil: The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal ...
4
Now, with mock solemnity, the emperor places an exact reproduction into my son's hands.
Daughters of the Nile
5
There was no mock solemnity in his tone now.
Henry Dunbar: A Novel
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But he let himself smile back and say with mock solemnity, "No mistresses."
In for a penny
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But Kenneth only shook his head with mock solemnity.
Dwell Deep; or, Hilda Thorn's Life Story
8
All rose on the instant, and drank with mock solemnity to the sentiment of their guest.
The Home Mission
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He brought out the fact with mock solemnity.
The Custom of the Country
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The mock solemnity of Procter's manner was irresistible.
Yesterdays with Authors
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Grant is ill, said she, with mock solemnity.
Mansfield Park
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No, I won't-'heremy uncle assumed a dignified attitude, and concluded with mock solemnity-'No , Iwon't
Adela Cathcart, Volume 2
13
He answered with a mock solemnity and a twinkle in his eyes that mystified the little maid.
Greyfriars Bobby
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Except that you're not working for the Germans.' Linley's face took on a look of mock solemnity.
Long time coming: a novel
15
He touched his hat with mock solemnity.
Under Handicap / A Novel
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Poor fellow, I suppose he thinks she's the only woman on earth, commented Mr. Veath, with mock solemnity.
Nedra
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