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speaking

/ˈspi.kɪŋ/ interjection C2
  1. Indication that the person requested is the same as the one who is currently speaking.
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“Of what packet are you speaking, Danglars?”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 7 · C1
“You are aware, monsieur, that a man may be estimable and trustworthy in private life, and the best seaman in the merchant service, and yet be, politically speaking, a great criminal.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 58 · C1
it will be as well if he is not,” answered Caderousse; “for if he should be, there will be really no speaking to him.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 19 · C1
“Nothing—I was speaking to myself.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 19 · C1

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