Literary notes about Carefully (AI summary)
The adverb "carefully" is often employed by writers to imbue actions with a sense of deliberate precision and thoughtful attention. It not only accentuates the measured handling of physical objects—such as when a character deposits important papers [1] or folds a coverlet with affection [2]—but also highlights the meticulous observation and analysis of both surroundings and ideas, as seen when a hand traces an experimental surface [3] or a scholar compares texts line by line [4]. In narratives ranging from domestic scenes to moments of high suspense, "carefully" underscores the intentionality behind actions, whether it is guarding against trivial mistakes [5] or safeguarding treasured documents [6]. The term, therefore, serves as a subtle yet powerful reminder that even the simplest motions or decisions are executed with an underlying blend of caution, precision, and deliberateness, contributing to the overall texture and realism of the narrative [7].
- Presently he took from his coat pocket a wallet, placed the paper carefully in it, and deposited both in a writing-desk, which he locked.
— from The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven Edition by Edgar Allan Poe - The old woman went away after folding the down coverlet carefully over her darling's feet, and Helen seemed to go to sleep.
— from Work: A Story of Experience by Louisa May Alcott - I determined to make the experiment and passed my finger very carefully over the side which first presented itself.
— from The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven Edition by Edgar Allan Poe - This I began to study, carefully comparing it sentence by sentence with the original.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - But we must even more carefully avoid those seemingly trivial faults which pass unnoticed by the many.
— from De Officiis by Marcus Tullius Cicero - This immortal document has been carefully preserved and the original may be seen at Washington.
— from Boy Scouts Handbook by Boy Scouts of America - Everything was in order,—laces, dresses, jewels, linen, money, all were arranged in the drawers, and the countess was carefully collecting the keys.
— from The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet
