All 11 Uses of
grave
in
And Then There Were None
- There had been a very faint smile on the thick Semitic lips of Mr. Morris as he answered gravely: "If anything illegal is proposed, you will, of course, be at perfect liberty to withdraw."
p. 6..9gravely = solemnly (in a very serious manner)
- In the open doorway of the house a correct butler was awaiting them, and something about his gravity reassured them.
p. 27..7gravity = seriousness or dignity
- General Macarthur said gravely: "None of us are going to leave the island."
p. 116..7 *gravely = solemnly (in a very serious manner)
- Armstrong said gravely: "And yet, you know, the argument holds."
p. 125..3
- We are all in grave danger.
p. 136..0grave = very serious
- Philip Lombard said gravely: "Yes, but it won't!"
p. 152..3gravely = solemnly (in a very serious manner)
- The judge said gravely: "Good-night, gentlemen."
p. 162..4
- Armstrong said gravely: "A woman could have done it if that's what you mean."
p. 168..4
- The position is fraught with grave danger.
p. 185..6grave = very serious
- We are still faced by one very grave problem.
p. 189..3grave = full of danger
- Inspector Maine said gravely: "I'm coming to that, sir."
p. 251..1gravely = in a serious and solemn manner
Definition:
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(grave as in: Her manner was grave.) serious and/or solemnThe exact meaning of this sense of grave can depend upon its context. For example:
- "This is a grave problem," or "a situation of the utmost gravity." -- important, dangerous, or causing worry
- "She was in a grave mood upon returning from the funeral." -- sad or solemn
- "She looked me in the eye and gravely promised." -- in a sincere and serious manner