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Example sentences for "answered that"

  • I answered that I understood and would try my best, whereon he became more gentle, for Umbezi has a kindly heart.

  • I answered that I had heard so with grief, and wondered whether he would like to see me.

  • The emperor then asked Ebn Wahab what account the Arabs made of the other kings of the earth; to which he answered that he knew them not.

  • I answered that we had still a sufficiency of our own drink, but when that was done, we should be under the necessity of using what might be given us.

  • Being then asked what manner of person he was; he answered that he was very handsome.

  • And guessing that his father had Jesus in his mind, Joseph asked him if it were so, and he answered that it was so, saying that Jesus was no new thing in Judea, and that the priests and the prophets have ever been in strife.

  • Jesus' face darkened, but he said nothing, and Esora asked him if he did not care to travel with Nicodemus, and he answered that if he went to Egypt he would like to go with Joseph.

  • Trouble has begun amongst them already, Eleazar said, and Benjamin turned to ask him if he had gotten news of the brethren by the lake; and he answered that yesterday a shepherd told him that many brothers had left the settlement.

  • He answered that two of the men had left the boat, but that I had found them.

  • I answered that I was not, again, but with an air of contempt, as if I was something better.

  • He answered that he should not, and then went on deck, and quitted the brig to pull on board of the senior officer.

  • I inquired of him how soon we should be at Portsmouth; he answered that we were passing the lines; but I saw no lines, and I was ashamed to show my ignorance.

  • But such a death did not suffice for Darnley's vengeance; as above everything he wished to punish the queen in Rizzio's person, he exacted that the murder should take place in her presence.

  • Accordingly he was courted both by the Spanish and the French party, each desiring the election of a pope of their own nation.

  • I answered that it was perfectly easy, as it was a rare thing for me to sit down to table with any appetite.

  • He answered that on such occasions many virtues were called into exercise, each claiming precedence over the other.

  • I asked him if he had seen his mistress, and he answered that he had not, which under the circumstances was not wonderful.

  • I answered that I remembered it perfectly.

  • He answered that it was to make himself invulnerable against the spears of the Zulus.

  • Helge did not flinch at the terms; he answered that he would most gladly abide by the compact.

  • When Starkad was asked banteringly by the nine whether he had valour enough to fight, he answered that doubtless he was strong enough to meet, not merely one, but any number that might come against him.

  • Wermund, shaken by deep sighs, answered that it was too insolent to sting him with these taunts upon his years; for he had passed no timorous youth, nor shrunk from battle, that age should bring him to this extreme misery.

  • Brun's face relaxed into something of a smile, and he answered that he was fighting with a line in the form of a wedge.

  • While saying this she turned and asked one of the eunuchs what the time was, and he answered that it was half-past two.

  • I answered that so far whenever any foreigners were present I was present also and did not think that anybody had held any conversation with the Emperor whatsoever.

  • Of course I answered that I didn't know much about medicines, to which she replied that she had seen me take foreign medicines whenever I was not feeling well.

  • Querini was foolish enough to enquire from me whether I had kept on my breeches, and as I answered that I had been compelled to lend them to Juliette, he looked very unhappy, sat down in a corner of the room, and refused to dance.

  • She inquired from the doctor why I did not wear my own hair, and he answered that, with a wig, it was easier for his sister to keep me clean.

  • They inquired where I was to get arms, and I answered that I had them certain.

  • I answered that was so much the better; it would put me under still greater obligations.

  • As I was on the point of leaving, he inquired where I was going to, and I answered that I was going back to Pryor's house, where the general was, when he remarked that if I would wait a moment he would go along.

  • I answered that we were then in close contact with the enemy, viz.

  • He answered that he had already engraved two medals, and I gave him an order for both, in gold.

  • I enquired his name, and he answered that it was Caudagna.

  • I answered that it was the system of God Himself because it was that of nature, and that it was not in Holy Scripture that the laws of science could be learned.

  • I answered that we would bargain on that capital point another time, but that we would not touch it for the present.

  • We breakfasted together, and having asked him as we were at table for what profession he felt an inclination, he answered that he was disposed to do anything to earn an honourable living.

  • He answered that he was going to rest after his long journey, or perhaps I said that he ought to do so.

  • I answered that I knew little of it, who had spent my time here haunting the doors of his Highness.

  • I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.

  • To which I answered that I should break them, for I should not leave preaching the Word of God.

  • I answered that my intent was to instruct the people to forsake their sins and close in with Christ, lest they did perish miserably, and that I could do both, follow my calling and also preach without confusion.

  • He answered that I was as yet unteachable, being puffed up with the novelty of that heresy.

  • I answered that I had, and then Maw put in, in a hurry: "Billy, you gotta stay here and take care of him!

  • Read that," said he; but I answered that I knew about it.

  • I answered that I didn't know the labor movement well enough to judge, but one thing they could be sure of, he was a man of peace, and would not preach any sort of violence.

  • I answered that I was; and then for the first time Carpenter spoke.

  • I answered that I should be willing, but I knew Carpenter would not--he had been in an automobile accident the night before, and had refused to ride again.


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    Some common collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    answered gravely; answered grimly; answered her; answered promptly; answered quickly; answered simply; answered slowly; answered that; answered the; answered the young captain; answered the young girl; answered the young lady; answered them; answered very; answered young; associate member; done before; each extremity; great stir; making great; military government; remain longer; serve thee; tendency towards; will swear; you was