Read the following passage from page “ 'It would be a source of the greatest embarrassment to me,' said Doctor Remenzel with considerable grandeur, 'If I were ever to hear that you had used the name Remenzel as though you thought Remenzels were something special. 'I know,' said Eli wretchedly." What is the meaning of the word wretchedly as it is used in the story?(1 point)
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In this context, the word "wretchedly" means in a miserable or distressed manner. Eli feels upset or unhappy after hearing Doctor Remenzel's statement.