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respect

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/ interjection C2
  1. hello, hi
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Then, suddenly pausing, he added, “Your pardon, sire, but my devotion to your majesty has made me forget, not the respect I have, for that is too deeply engraved in my heart, but the rules of etiquette.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 104 · C1
A BEAR boasted very much of his philanthropy, saying that of all animals he was the most tender in his regard for man, for he had such respect for him that he would not even touch his dead body.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 8 · B2
Reynolds’ respect for Elizabeth seemed to increase on this intimation of her knowing her master.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 275 · B2
Morrel, I shall always have the greatest respect for those who possess the owners’ confidence.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 11 · C1

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