It's high time you were all in bed!' On various pretexts they all moved off, and Alice was
soon left alone.
Alices Adventures In Wonderland
As
soon as we had as many as we could carry we went back to the town, where my friend bought my share and advised me to continue the same occupation until I had earned money enough to carry me to my own country.
Arabian Nights
Then away they hastened with her full of joy in their boat towards the ship; but
soon came the dragon roaring behind them through the air; for he awoke and missed the princess.
Fairy Tales
He would wait till Mrs Durbeyfield could inform him of Tess's return, which her letter implied to be soon. He deserved no more.
I think I must die if you do not come soon, or tell me to come to you....
Tess of the dUrbervilles A Pure Woman
As
soon as Blifil was departed, which was not till after many hearty kisses and embraces bestowed on him by Western, the good squire went instantly in quest of his daughter, whom he no sooner found than he poured forth the most extravagant raptures, bidding her chuse what clothes and jewels she pleased; and declaring that he had no other use for fortune but to make her happy.
The History of Tom Jones a Foundling
They will rush to eat them up greedily, and when you have scattered the last crumb you must lose no time in throwing the hare to them; as
soon as the hare feels itself on the ground it will run away as quickly as possible, and the wild beasts will turn to pursue it.
Yellow Fairy Book
Lady Bertram
soon brought the matter to a certainty by carelessly observing to Mrs.
Mansfield Park
Anne was now at hand to take up her own cause, and the sincerity of her manner being
soon sufficient to convince him, where conviction was at least very agreeable, he had no farther scruples as to her being left to dine alone, though he still wanted her to join them in the evening, when the child might be at rest for the night, and kindly urged her to let him come and fetch her, but she was quite unpersuadable; and this being the case, she had ere long the pleasure of seeing them set off together in high spirits.
Persuasion
I am very, very sorry we are to part -- so
soon, and so suddenly too; but I am not offended, indeed I am not.
Northanger Abbey
The number allotted to my stepfather was "18." At the close of the day's work the boss of the packers would come around and put "18" on each of our barrels, and I
soon learned to recognize that figure wherever I saw it, and after a while got to the point where I could make that figure, though I knew nothing about any other figures or letters.
Up From Slavery
She would not be frightened from paying him those attentions which, as a friend and almost a relation, were his due, by the observant eyes of Lucy, though she
soon perceived them to be narrowly watching her.
Sense and Sensibility
Kiouni, resuming his rapid gait,
soon descended the lower spurs of the Vindhias, and towards noon they passed by the village of Kallenger, on the Cani, one of the branches of the Ganges.
Around The World In Eighty Days
She could not yet recover from the surprise of what had happened; it was impossible to think of anything else; and, totally indisposed for employment, she resolved,
soon after breakfast, to indulge herself in air and exercise.
Pride and Prejudice
As he could not think of leaving me in my helpless condition, he implored me to be of good cheer; assured me that I should
soon be better, and enabled in a few days to return with him to Nukuheva.
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