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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
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 3. (US) (= easily) [win] → fácilmente handily adv situated → günstig (US: = easily) win → mit Leichtigkeit How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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