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ad. In a pleading manner.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In a pleading manner; by supplication.
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ad. in a beseeching manner
Word Usage
""Oh, grandpa!" said the little girl, laying one hand again pleadingly on his knee, "I didn't mean – I mean – I was speaking in general – I wasn't thinking of myself in particular.""