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Example sentences for "explained the"

  • It is such a dull book," explained the Countess.

  • These are days of publicity," explained the concierge.

  • You see, I met Mr. King at Columbus after you left," explained the official.

  • It is our new model of the composite hydro-aeroplane," explained the manager.

  • Well," explained the manager of the Interstate Company, "our new model aero-hydroplane his been stolen.

  • I knew George was coming one afternoon," explained the Woman of the World, "so I persuaded Emily to wait in the conservatory.

  • Man is a fighting animal," explained the Philosopher.

  • There never is an answer," explained the Philosopher.

  • I am not saying it is the case among intelligent thinkers," explained the Philosopher, "but in popular literature the convention still lingers.

  • To Trevor he explained the situation, unfolded his plan, and asked leave to borrow his private hansom.

  • The undiscovered West of the Celtic heart's desire,' explained the bard; 'the West below the waters!

  • I had it put in in case of fire or burglars,' explained the millionaire, adding automatically, 'every modern improvement.

  • I was always interested in science," explained the doctor, under the manifest impression that he was continuing the subject.

  • He believes in Genesis and in Revelations," explained the president to the others.

  • The undersigned stated the object of his visit, explained the wishes of the Government in regard to the settlement of the Island, and proposed the terms in respect to the Indians specified in the Order in Council authorizing the negotiation.

  • We explained the object of these in something like the language of the memorandum enclosed, and then told them it was of no use for them to entertain any such ideas, which were entirely out of the question.

  • This is Master Nicholas Maxwell," explained the Archbishop, indicating him.

  • He was one till last year," explained the priest.

  • Master Torridon, your Grace," explained the Archbishop, with a deferential stoop of his shoulders.

  • I have told your Grace all," explained the Archbishop.

  • I want to get something to eat," explained the youth.

  • Something that dragged a chain behind it and came up out of the cellar and tried to get in our room on the second floor," explained the youth.

  • I just robbed a house in Oakdale," explained the boy.

  • I summoned all the officers, and in the presence of Raouf Bey I explained the necessity.

  • I explained the objects of the expedition; at the same time I presented him with a long Egyptian blue shirt that reached to his ankles, and made him look more respectable.

  • I explained the intentions of the Khedive of Egypt, at the same time I lamented the terrible change that had occurred throughout his country since my former visit.

  • I explained the necessity of storing the gunpowder in a fireproof building.

  • Excuse me," explained the other, "but I read handwriting upside down.

  • It's a banquet party," explained the doctor, "a lot of Americans.

  • If we can cut out four horses," explained the lieutenant, "we will have a chance.

  • We don't have school deestricks any more," explained the Cap'n.

  • Those are the obo, the sacred signs and altars for the bad demons watching this pass," explained the guide.

  • We explained the aim of our journey and our intention to pass through Mongolia to the nearest port on the Pacific.

  • Here dwell the demons of Adair, who are in perpetual war with those of Muren," explained the Mongol.

  • Wants to see the Chief Warder," explained the attendant to the constable at the door.

  • My name is Severino," explained the other.

  • The other smiled as he explained the peculiarity of the pistol; it had been made in Melbourne, and it carried the bullet of peculiar size which had been extracted from Alexander Minchin's body.

  • Earlier in the day a cart had driven through loaded up with the gowns of the town dignitaries, "going to Leicester to be done up," explained the host, delighted with his own shrewdness.

  • At any rate the women tell me they're good," explained the Squire.

  • His mad lust for Mistress Margaret explained the separation of father and daughter.


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    Some common collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    anchovy sauce; branch office; celebrate the; comes about; dark and; explained above; explained away; explained later; explained only; explained that; explained the; general colour; get some; great company; heap better; hundred dinars; hundred gold; made into; mile below; occult science; often repeated; raise wages; slightly beaten; small fruits; state room; your soul