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handily

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hand·i·ly  (hnd-l, -dl-)
adv.
1. In an easy manner.
2. In a convenient manner.

handily [ˈhændɪlɪ]
adv
1. in a handy way or manner
2. conveniently or suitably handily nearby
3. US and Canadian easily the horse won handily
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.handily - in a convenient manner; "the switch was conveniently located"
2.handily - with no difficulty; "she beat him handily"

handily
adverb
1. conveniently, readily, suitably, helpfully, advantageously, accessibly He was handily placed to slip the ball home at the far post.
2. skilfully, expertly, cleverly, deftly, adroitly, capably, proficiently, dexterously In the November election Nixon won handily.
Translations
handily [ˈhændɪlɪ] ADV
1. (= conveniently) [positioned, situated] → convenientemente, cómodamente
2. (= dexterously) → con habilidad, con destreza
3. (US) (= easily) [win] → fácilmente
handily
adv
situatedgünstig
(US: = easily) winmit Leichtigkeit


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He evidently had, for he was soon back with a funny little work-bag, out of which he produced a thimble without a top; and, having threaded his needle, he proceeded to sew on the buttons so handily that Rose was much impressed and amused.
I believe, myself, that they've seen such a knife, for Angelo pictured it out with his pencil too swiftly and handily for him to have been inventing it, and of course I can't swear that they've never had it; but this I'll go bail for--if they had it when they came to this town, they've got it yet.
A light land breeze was blowing, and the ship had been worked through the harbor's mouth under scant sail, but now that they had cleared the point every available shred of canvas was being spread that she might stand out to sea as handily as possible.
 
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