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Translations respectably [rɪsˈpektəblɪ] ADV 1. (= decently) [dress, behave] → respetablemente, decentemente 2. (= quite well) → aceptablemente respectably adv (= fairly well) she finished respectably (in the race) → sie erzielte (im Rennen) ein beachtliches or respektables Ergebnis 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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In fact, a chill tremor went through me as I realised that, to all intent, I was at length respectably settled down, with quite a considerable retrospect of happy married life. When I was respectably settled at home, this gentleman would not so much as look at me without a frown; and now, when I was a scamp, in prison, he mercifully and fraternally came to condole with me on my misfortunes. A fortnight since I sent one of my men (most respectably dressed) to hang about his farm, and see what information he could pick up. |
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