combatively

"The easiest gait in the world," put in Bob, combatively, disregarding the tails.

"David's perfectly free to do whatever he likes," she answered, a shade combatively.

"I drink as much clear water as is good for a man of my constitution," said the judge combatively.

Claud started, tossed his head combatively, while an eager light broke over his face.

"You ask it and see if I'm not," retorted Jimmy combatively.