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but

/ˈbʌt/ adverb C2
  1. Merely, only, just, no more than. (literary)
  2. Used to repeat an adverb for emphasis; simply; just; absolutely. · I would never, but never do such a thing!
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“No, no, my dear Edmond—my boy—my son!—no; but I did not expect you; and joy, the surprise of seeing you so suddenly—Ah, I feel as if I were going to die.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 12 · C1
I’ve always heard that Prince Edward Island was the prettiest place in the world, and I used to imagine I was living here, but I never really expected I would.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 19 · C1
But those red roads are so funny.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 19 · C1
I suppose I had, too, but how are you going to find out about things if you don’t ask questions?
Anne of Green Gables, p. 19 · C1

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