soon
/sun/ adjective A1- Short in length of time from the present. · I need the soonest date you have available.
- Used as an alternative to express 'to be going to' in the form 'to be soon to'. · Hurry up, the wedding is soon to start!· A new shop is soon to be opened in this street.
Comparative sooner · Superlative soonest
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“Upon my word,” said Caderousse, from whose mind the friendly treatment of Dantès, united with the effect of the excellent wine he had partaken of, had effaced every feeling of envy or jealousy at Dantès’ good fortune,—“upon my word, Dantès is a downright good fellow, and when I see him sitting there beside his pretty wife that is so soon to be.
As soon as the bridal party came in sight of La Réserve, M.
“I hope soon to see you again, my dear Edmond.
It was many months since she had mentioned his name to Elizabeth; but now, as soon as they were alone together, she said,--
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