Uttered

Examples

• When others uttered it she changed countenance--I know she did. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• He uttered strange blasphemy in his Antinomian fashion. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• You are no child that one should not speak of what exists; but I only uttered the word--the thing, I assure you, is alien to my whole life and views. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• It contains as fundamental truths as have been uttered about education in conjunction with a curious twist. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
• Sympathizing was the word on Caroline's lips, but it was not uttered. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• As Mr. Muzzle uttered these words, he took a step or two towards the door; and, by way of saving time, began to pull off his coat as he walked along. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• He clasped his hands together, and involuntarily uttered a subdued exclamation of horror. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• The young lady uttered a cry of surprise, and for a few moments they were so still that the listener could distinctly hear them breathe. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• The old man uttered a loud yell which rang through the lonely fields like the howl of an evil spirit. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• Having uttered this soliloquy, and looked after Job till he was to be seen no more, Mr. Weller made the best of his way to his master's bedroom. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• Louisa faintly uttered some word of incredulity and surprise. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
• The three came into the room almost together; and the Father sat down in his chair, buried his face in his hands, and uttered a groan. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• He drew back, and she heard her name uttered with surprise. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
• Ere she could make good her retreat, or quite close the door, this voice uttered itself:-- Dès ce moment! Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• And I knew, as she uttered it, it was true as queer. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• She uttered the word with an eager look, and with strong emphasis, and with a weird smile that had a kind of boast in it. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
• George was awe-struck at the force, the vehemence, the power, with which these broken sentences were uttered. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• I couldn't wonder at that, for it was mellow and full and gave great importance to every word he uttered. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• Gentlemen, was uttered in Miss Keeldar's silvery but vibrating tones, spare my locks, if you please. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• With what an extraordinary smile you uttered that word--'very well,' Jane! Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• Here the door opened, and Mrs. Merridew uttered another little scream. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• Mr. Turveydrop uttered a groan. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• The trembling earnestness with which he uttered this extraordinary warning, carried with it, to my mind, the conviction that he spoke the truth. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• Lily uttered a faint laugh--for once Mrs. Fisher lacked originality. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
• Of course, he was quite dead, and had been so from the instant that he had uttered that last yell of agony. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
• His words have often occurred to my mind since, and they seem as good to me now as at the time when he uttered them. Plato. The Republic.
• He did not laugh much, but he uttered in the quietest tone the wittiest things. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• And Wat Tyrrel's mark, at a hundred yards, said a voice from behind, but by whom uttered could not be discerned. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
• As he uttered these words, the girl herself appeared and resumed her former seat. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• I have never been absolutely certain whether I uttered a shrill yell of terror, merely in spirit, or in the bodily hearing of the company. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.

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