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Example sentences for "saying"

Lexicographically close words:
sayenge; sayes; sayest; sayeth; sayin; sayinge; sayings; sayis; sayle; sayled
  1. Perhaps the presence of the German and the Austrian Ambassadors, who that very hour were at the Consulta vainly trying to arrange a bargain, restrained the King from saying more to his people then.

  2. And so Blue Jacket only nodded his head gravely as he listened, saying finally: "Get gun all right.

  3. And without saying good-bye to any of us?

  4. I know, and you know, who is to blame for those children saying such things.

  5. Bob fix best can," and saying this the young Indian pointed down at his injured limb.

  6. Just then the Irish trapper himself came out from the inner room, where he had been saying good-bye to their mother.

  7. Sandy kept saying to himself, as he stared.

  8. So saying he raised his hand to his mouth, after a fashion which they had long followed when in the woods, or following their line of traps, and immediately through the woods rang his shout: "Ho!

  9. Yes, well now the good time has come--and I feel a criminal in saying so, but it appears to me to be growing stale already, Dominic.

  10. Still you are right in saying I have a good memory," she added.

  11. I've been awake half the night screwing up my courage to saying them.

  12. She turns things inside out so in saying them, that you do not recognise your own words again.

  13. He was very unwilling, very so indeed, saying that staying out was altogether foreign to his practice.

  14. Early one spring morning, as I was going about my work, a messenger arrived, saying my Father wanted me.

  15. Throwing up both hands, she uttered a wail of horror, such as none had ever heard from her before, saying quickly: "Oh!

  16. She wrote me towards spring, saying she was rapidly gaining in flesh and had not been sick a day since her visit.

  17. I remember, when she was confined to her room so long, of her once saying to me, that she often prayed for me.

  18. On Thursday, Father becoming alarmed, despatched for the absent ones; she knew this and objected, saying it would produce needless alarm.

  19. She never lost an opportunity of saying a word for Jesus, and no one ever came near her influence, without knowing, that she had learned of Christ.

  20. After the funeral of the mother, at her suggestion, all the remaining members of the family went back to the old homestead and ate dinner together, she saying it would perhaps be their last time.

  21. To say that in some things the good principle prevails and in others the evil, is really saying nothing more than that good exists here and evil there.

  22. What ground is there for saying that the number of possible things is infinite?

  23. Others were quiet and thoughtful, saying little or nothing, but, as it seemed, thinking silently of the words the king had spoken, as if they feared lest they should fail in their trial.

  24. Overwhelmed with confusion, she took her departure, saying she would come back when the banker returned.

  25. I will content myself, for the present, by saying that the laws of America are no less severe than those of Europe, as regards the crimes of infanticide and abortion.

  26. He apologized for not making her the usual present of diamonds, by saying that his family jewels were more magnificent than any thing that could be found in New York, and that he was afraid to risk their being sent across the ocean.

  27. He gave up his last dollar without repining, saying that he would willingly sacrifice even life itself for the perpetuity of the Union and the Constitution.

  28. On the whole, it seems to me that those authors who, in defining the action of Tonics, have commenced by saying that they act on the nervous system, have started with a mistaken notion; and I am more of the opinion of Dr.

  29. In saying that no action at all can be propagated by the agency of the nervous system, we do not make proper allowance for the vital properties of nerve-fibre.

  30. Georget supposes that the advocates for the use of Nitrate of Silver in Epilepsy employ it on the principle of counter-irritation, saying that they attempt to cure a diseased brain by cauterizing the stomach.

  31. The use of Iron may, I think, be summed up by saying that it cures Anaemia.

  32. He managed to pick up some knowledge of reading and writing for himself; but his favourite occupation was the construction of little models of houses, towers, articles of furniture, and so on, which he executed with much taste and accuracy.

  33. These were in use from the beginning of the seventeenth century, but it was not till the beginning of the nineteenth that the locomotive steam-engine made its appearance.

  34. So more pots were bought and broken into fragments, which, covered with chemical preparations, were fired at a pottery in the neighbourhood.

  35. On the king saying that he thought a sentry was tired, the soldier pressed his hat on the more firmly, and said, in the teeth of the monarch: "My place here is to keep an eye on you and not for you to criticise me.

  36. The case of papers was so heavy that the lady could not lift it, and the king carried it to her rooms, saying that the queen would tell her how to dispose of it.

  37. She fell into a chair, sobbing: "To think of his going without saying good-bye!

  38. They broke through the ranks of the Guard, saying that they were going to do without them and take the palace.

  39. I was a-saying that Aunt Angelique had not gone out.

  40. Once he did hear his voice saying aloud "My boy .

  41. You were saying you didn't know any actresses, and now here's Carminow with one up his sleeve all ready for you.

  42. I know the old Parson's always saying how splendid you've been about this place and all that; you mustn't think I don't realise.

  43. I did hear he married a barmaid, and I'm sure it was a judgment on his mother for saying he was too young to marry you.

  44. Because you asked me, and because I can't help saying what I think when I'm asked like that and I think the person's worth it.

  45. Meanwhile, he drove the two ladies to Mrs. Penticost's, Judy saying that as they had luggage she thought it would be simpler to go straight there instead of stopping for supper at the Manor.

  46. There's not many people I care about going with since I came back from boarding school, and even for those I do go with Vassie spoils it by saying I'm demeaning myself.

  47. People are always saying 'men are more this and women are more that' when really it's the case of the individual, irrespective of sex.

  48. Yes, and thought it was the sin against the Holy Ghost if she missed saying what she called her Hours.

  49. And there came into my mind without any warning--flashed into it rather--a saying of my old master's in Paris.

  50. If you mean the untidy emotional sort of people who excuse everything by saying they have the artistic temperament, I agree with you.

  51. What's the good of saying you are when you aren't?

  52. It seems to me Archelaus is going a lot to the mill," observed Killigrew idly, and more for the purpose of saying something than because he really thought so.

  53. He sought to evade, saying lightly that it began to look as though he and Courtot could no more meet than could spring and autumn.

  54. Papa,' Helen was saying at her first opportunity, 'where has Mr. Howard been?

  55. Her rush of thanks he turned aside by saying hastily: 'I've got the little horse to go with them.

  56. But he held grimly to his task here, saying to himself that in a few days he would ride to her and with something to say; wondering how she would listen; sometimes aglow with his hope, sometimes fearing.

  57. Don't be bashful in saying I'm not wanted if I'm not.

  58. But Howard forestalled him, saying casually: 'I have known queer things to happen here, within a few hundred yards of this place.

  59. But Howard saw it, and before the professor's unshaken positiveness could pour itself forth in a forensic flood the rancher cut the whole matter short by saying crisply: 'I know.

  60. He had not learned the trick of saying to a woman, 'You lie.

  61. So I sent him a telegram, saying that we appreciated his generosity but that we would stay here.

  62. Howard nodded at him, saying a pleasant 'Qué hay, Juanito?

  63. When Carr went out, Howard, saying that he would be back presently, went out with him.

  64. After breakfast Carr left, saying that he would ride over to have a look at the new camp, and would drop in again some time during the afternoon.

  65. Papa was saying only day before yesterday,' she said thoughtfully, 'that this was going to happen.

  66. All those in favor of the motion will signify their pleasure by saying aye.

  67. I cannot leave the subject without saying a few words on that theme.

  68. I am on record as saying that these northwestern States, beginning here and extending on west, are the healthiest we have; their waters are good; their climate is fine; they are going to grow vigorous men and handsome women.

  69. I am not saying this for the purpose of announcing any competition on the part of the ladies, but merely because Mr Pinchot himself suggested that he prizes this certificate so highly.

  70. Secretary Moody presented me to President Roosevelt, saying that I was a democrat interested in the subject of water; whereupon the President turned to me with a smile and said, "What!

  71. Now, just a word about Illinois: I have told you so many bad things about our State that it is not proper to cease speaking without saying some good things.

  72. Thereupon Hackman sprang upon the box, saying to the coachman, "To Chelsea!

  73. And Lord Mowbray had the satisfaction of saying to those who congratulated him, "This is a mere nothing.

  74. Saying these words, he whipped out his sword and darted upon his former tutor.

  75. In saying this I betray some one whom I ought to serve, but I am a woman and I pity you.

  76. Illustration] Saying which, he moved a small picture and pressed an invisible button.

  77. A lot of people have been saying that if Merlin's found, it should be used to determine Government policy.

  78. His father was brushing himself with his hands and saying something about always having to duck under something when he had a new suit on.

  79. Somebody behind him was saying that it would be a nice place to be air-wrecked.

  80. A brief note told me that I would find breakfast in the dining-room, and requested that I leave word on the table saying at what time I would be in for luncheon.

  81. The others came clattering down all excitement, saying that Madame Guix had been recognized by her uniform and sent flying to the hospital.

  82. Kilpatrick and the negro went trudging back to the Confederate camp, while Clopton lingered awhile, saying something of great importance to the fair Julia and himself.

  83. I remember some one saying to me, it conveyed an idea of what a mermaid's song might be.

  84. I heard afterwards that only one man refused to raise his hand, saying bluntly that his wife was out of slavery with him, and he did not care to fight.

  85. There was also a note from Doctor Powell, who was still in Tucson, saying that he would return to the ranch on Wednesday.

  86. They not only refuse further credit for cash or merchandise, but are asking settlements of all accounts in full, saying they are being pressed by their own creditors.

  87. Letters came from Traynor saying that they were winning the battle, and that Jamie would come back to them better than ever before in his life.

  88. You were saying something about the tamale girl's duds.

  89. Juan hovered anxiously in the doorway, and tried to persuade her to eat supper; but she put him off, saying she would come soon.

  90. What is your authority for saying we have failed?

  91. The second day telegrams began to come in from the coast-towns, saying that the Prince Kalonay and Father Paul were preaching and exciting the people to rebellion, and travelling from town to town in a man-of-war.

  92. What he was saying was of an unwelcome nature, for Kalonay's face wore an expression of boredom and polite protest which changed instantly to one of delight when he saw Miss Carson.

  93. If you go away without saying good-bye to me, I shall never forgive it, do you hear, never!

  94. What's your object in saying that, Valerian Vladimiritch,' she remarked, as though sympathetically.

  95. Litvinov took his hat, and saying he did not want to disturb him, and would call again later to inquire after her health, he went away.

  96. You must be sure to come and see us,' Irina was saying to Litvinov meantime; 'we are staying at the Hotel de l'Europe.

  97. Every one was saying to me yesterday: it is really surprising!

  98. Looking at her from one side and following the expression on her face, any one might perhaps have imagined she did not hear what Litvinov was saying at all, but was only deep in meditation.

  99. This cold torture was at last more than Litvinov could bear; he got up, and without saying good-bye, he began to look for his hat.

  100. He was already preparing to go home, when suddenly an unknown person in a wide-brimmed hat drew near, and saying in Russian: 'I hope I am not in your way?

  101. The millionaire Finikov began saying insulting things, without much heed to whom they referred; the Talmudist's piping notes and even the Countess S.

  102. But pardon my saying it, your remark reminds me of the triumphant allusions made by our unhappy journalists at the time of the Crimean war, to the defects in the English War Department, exposed in the Times.

  103. They worry and worry away at that unlucky subject, as children chew away at a bit of india-rubber--neither for pleasure nor profit, as the saying is.

  104. She keeps saying to me, "Aunt, we must save our dignity!

  105. Does that saying apply strictly to the environment?

  106. In saying this, however, I don’t count rocks.

  107. We strolled over to the store-and-post-office and got more letters—one from Molly and Jack saying thank you they’d come.

  108. If I’d begun by saying it would take a month, would you have said a week?

  109. What was it we were saying before you began to look like this?

  110. And please, ma'am, it is no use saying anything more about it, for I have written him that letter already which he was to find in London, and put it in the post.

  111. There was little enough clothes upon you, poor Lady, just a bodice and a petticoat, but round your neck there was hung a charm or two, and perhaps that had some hand in saying you from drowning.

  112. This, however, does not amount to saying that Whitman is a vile man, or a corrupt or corrupting writer; he is none of these.

  113. But there was no use in saying agen it, for my father (God be merciful to him!


  114. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "saying" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    adage; address; affirmation; allegation; announcement; answer; aphorism; apothegm; assertion; avowal; axiom; byword; catchword; comment; conclusion; crack; creed; declaration; dictate; dictum; enunciation; epigram; exclamation; expression; gnome; greeting; interjection; manifesto; maxim; mention; moral; mot; motto; note; observation; oracle; phrase; position; precept; predicate; predication; prescript; proclamation; profession; pronouncement; proposition; protest; protestation; proverb; question; reflection; remark; saw; say; saying; sentence; stance; stand; statement; sutra; teaching; text; thought; utterance; verse; vouch; wisdom; witticism; word


    Some related collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    saying anything; saying good; saying nothing; saying something; saying that; saying thus; saying unto; saying what