He threw out his hands and spoke simply, like a boy.

He'd simply not speak to me for days on end.

There were times, however, when he spoke to the animal simply to hear the sound of his own voice.

She pointed, speaking simply as if I were in second grade.

Speak slowly and simply in a normal tone of voice.

He spoke simply, as one might to a troubled child.

The Queen's hand did not move from mine as she spoke simply.

She spoke of him simply, as if he were alive.

She was speaking simply, as if to a child, so that he would understand her.

She locked her eyes with his and then spoke simply.