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Example sentences for "can say"

  • All that I can say is that in an instant the bandage had fallen from my eyes, and not one bandage only, but the whole manifold of bandages in which I had been brought up.

  • This, at least, we can say, that it is a life whose experiences are proved real to their possessor, because they remain with him when brought closest into contact with the objective realities of life.

  • That’s more than I can say of the ale, which, like all the ale in these parts, is bitter.

  • With respect to its interior I can say nothing, the door being locked.

  • I can say no more at the moment," he muttered and got up from the table.

  • But there the fact is; and Rowley, I'll not only have to say farewell to you presently, I'll have to ask you to stay indoors until I can say it.

  • Now, sir, that may be manners in France, but hall I can say is, that I'm not used to it.

  • But this I can say: to call any act evil, instantly begs the question.

  • I have seen plenty rough things but can say I have never killed for pleasure or profit and am not one of that kind, always preferring peace.

  • And--to-day--I can say what I have thought.

  • All I can say is, that my friend Heep has responded to appeals to which I need not more particularly refer, in a manner calculated to redound equally to the honour of his head, and of his heart.

  • The Orfling met me here sometimes, to be told some astonishing fictions respecting the wharves and the Tower; of which I can say no more than that I hope I believed them myself.

  • If I had known that young man, at the period when my difficulties came to a crisis, all I can say is, that I believe my creditors would have been a great deal better managed than they were.

  • There is nothing I can say, sir,' I returned, 'except that all the blame is mine.

  • If you are against me, I know well how honourable, fair, and candid an opponent I shall have, and which is a good deal more than I can say of all my opponents.

  • Never think of this, for I look at every letter of yours as an honour and pleasure, which is a pretty deal more than I can say of some of the letters which I receive.

  • Well, thank God that the time has come to act, though how we are to set about it is more than I can say.

  • I can say no more; but once again, most humbly and on my knees, I beseech you speak the word of mercy, and let not your triumph be dyed red with the blood of women and of little children.

  • You will perhaps never see this letter, and you know more than I can say, for you know how I love you: and that is a great deal more than ever I can put on paper.

  • That's more than I can say," replied Jael.

  • All I can say is that, if you should do me the honor to consult me on something that is nearer your heart than revenge, you would have all my sympathy and all my zeal.

  • This beastly trick takes the poison direct to the stomach.

  • Still the subject took possession of her.

  • We can say to the old man, 'Ha, monsieur!

  • I see it--more unwillingly than I can say.

  • In this instance, as in every other, Sir Percival has carried his point with the utmost possible credit to himself, in spite of everything that I can say or do.

  • What I have to say to you I can say here.

  • Mr. Fairlie is more surprised and disappointed than he can say (in the present state of his health) by Mr. Hartright's application.

  • Give my love to Aunt Juley and Tibby, and take more yourself than I can say.

  • I don't feel grave, that's all I can say; you're going quite on the wrong tack.

  • I'm glad I did it, and yet at the time it bored me more than I can say.

  • I am more, more ashamed and sorry than I can say.

  • I am more sorry than I can say, and I hope that you will forgive me.


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    Some common collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    can afford; can only; can you; candied lemon; candied orange; candle power; cannon shot; cannot answer; cannot come; cannot deny; cannot even; cannot explain; cannot express; cannot fail; cannot find; cannot hold; cannot hope; cannot know; cannot save; cannot sleep; cannot stay; cannot tell; cannot understand; farther south; gloomy silence; les premiers