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why

/waɪ̯/ interjección C2

En español: vaya

  1. An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience. (dated, literary) · Why, that’s ridiculous!· Why, how kind of you!
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“Why, it seems M.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 19 · C1
“Why, yes, he is actually insolent over the matter—has already offered me his patronage, as if he were a grand personage, and proffered me a loan of money, as though he were a banker.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 19 · C1
“And why did you refuse, my son?” inquired the old man.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 17 · C1
and why have you such an air of sadness aboard?”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 2 · C1

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