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Meanings of speaking seriously in English

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Usage of speaking seriously in English
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But the incongruity of speaking seriously to Sir Julius struck him dumb.
The Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Volume 5
2
The girl seemed to be speaking seriously, and without intent to offend.
The Damnation of Theron Ware
3
Again I looked at her to see if she was speaking seriously.
Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3
4
I am speaking seriously, Annunciata, and you must not evade my question.
Ilka on the Hill-Top and Other Stories
5
I desire to see if you were speaking seriously just now.
The Gambler
6
But speaking seriously, Madame, I thank you with all my heart.
Monsieur de Camors — Volume 2
7
I stared at him, wondering whether he was speaking seriously or in grim jest.
Malvina of Brittany
8
Now speaking seriously, my dear Professor, it will not do.
The Crimes of England
9
But, speaking seriously, I've no intention of remaining a do-nothing.
Further Adventures of Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason Corner Folks
10
Are you speaking seriously, or do you wish to make a fool of me?'
The Green Fairy Book
11
You cannot fancy that the man was speaking seriously.
Alton of Somasco: A Romance of the Great Northwest
12
Bonaparte looked at Roland to see if that incorrigible jester were laughing or speaking seriously.
The Companions of Jehu
13
But, speaking seriously, I believe two people so incompatible as we two are better apart.
The Making of a Soul
14
Madeline, I implore you; tell me, are you mocking me, or are you speaking seriously?
Comedy of Marriage and Other Tales
15
You imagine, I suppose that I'm speaking seriously.
Twenty-six and One, and Other Stories
16
The elder man was speaking seriously now.
Jess
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