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"Keep the tobacco dry," one of the sick men said feebly from the roof.

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Agents definitely open doors where mere mortals can only tap feebly from the outside, and they are also in a great position to advise a writer on shaping their manuscript to make it the best possible commercial prospect.

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A kitten's whine rose feebly from the bundle, a cry of innocence she at first refused to believe.

Excerpt: All Aunt Hagar's Children by Edward Jones 2006

I caught the word feebly from his lips, spoken as if in a daze.

O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 Various

"Love-birds ----" I caught the word feebly from his lips, spoken as if in a daze.

The Best Short Stories of 1920 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story Various 1915

"Millie," he called feebly to the young girl who stood by the fire with her face buried in her hands.

Without a Home Edward Payson Roe 1863

"Jane!" she called feebly, but there was no answer.

He Fell in Love with His Wife Edward Payson Roe 1863

As he raised himself slowly to a sitting posture, and was feeling about for his sword, which had fallen from his grasp as he fainted, he heard his name called feebly by some one near him.

The Roman Traitor (Vol. 2 of 2) Henry William Herbert 1832

I don’t care if McCain feebly supported Levin’s request.

Think Progress » Republicans Block Senate Committee Hearings, Including On National Security Matters, For Second Day In A Row 2010

"Jack," I called feebly, "you might bring me a drink presently, when you have finished with Nugent, will you?

A Middy of the Slave Squadron A West African Story Harry Collingwood 1886