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Example sentences for "soon perceived"

  • He was in our uniform, and bareheaded, when I observed him, but I soon perceived that he held a white hat in his hand.

  • He looked at Talbot as if in doubt; but he soon perceived that I knew the danger, if we went the other way, and Talbot turned and took the route we desired, and we arrived safely at Edgefield Court House.

  • I soon perceived, that although the stranger uttered articulate sounds, and appeared to have a language of her own, she was neither understood by, or herself understood, the cottagers.

  • The old man, whom I soon perceived to be blind, employed his leisure hours on his instrument, or in contemplation.

  • I soon perceived that he was flagging; I perceived it with increased apprehension for the result.

  • He was in dragoon uniform, and I soon perceived he was an orderly from headquarters, inquiring for the commandant of the outpost.

  • The old man, whom I soon perceived to be blind, employed his leisure hours on his instrument or in contemplation.

  • I soon perceived, that although the stranger uttered articulate sounds, and appeared to have a language of her own, she was neither understood by, nor herself understood, the cottagers.

  • We soon perceived, that one of them, which seemed a very stout ship, stood directly for us, while the other kept at a great distance.

  • A crowd of spirits now joined us, whom I soon perceived to be the heroes, who here frequently pay their respects to the several bards the recorders of their actions.

  • Nothing more passed at that time; but I soon perceived, by the archbishop's behavior, that the king had acquainted him with our private discourse; a sufficient assurance of his confidence in him and neglect of me.

  • I soon perceived my service was very acceptable to her; I often met her eyes, nor did she withdraw them without a confusion which is scarce consistent with entire purity of heart.

  • Nothing more past at that time; but I soon perceived, by the archbishop's behaviour, that the king had acquainted him with our private discourse; a sufficient assurance of his confidence in him and neglect of me.

  • Meanwhile, the two Chinese were engaged upon a ceremony that at first I could not come by the meaning of, though I soon perceived it to be a solemn vow they made upon the dagger, to avenge their dead comrade.

  • My more intimate acquaintance with France and its language gave me certain advantages in our discussion which he soon perceived, and he questioned me closely about the people and their natural tendencies.

  • I soon perceived, by the manner of each, that the negotiation was not as simple as he had fancied it.

  • Although the pain of his own wound was considerable, he soon perceived that no vital part had been injured,--indeed, the weapon had passed through the muscles without ever having penetrated the cavity of the chest.


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