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yesterday

/ˈjɛstɹdeɪ/ adverb A1
  1. On the day before today. · I started to watch the video yesterday, but could only finish it this evening.
  2. As soon as possible. (informal) · I want this done yesterday!· I need it yesterday!
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He had left the hotel after breakfast yesterday morning on his bicycle, and no more was heard of him until our inquiries.”
The Valley of Fear, p. 74 · C1
Douglas was altering the pictures yesterday,” he said.
The Valley of Fear, p. 30 · C1
“Yes, sir, he cut himself in shaving yesterday morning.”
The Valley of Fear, p. 44 · C1
Had you noticed anything unusual in his conduct, yesterday, Ames?”
The Valley of Fear, p. 44 · C1

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