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Meanings of listened awhile in English

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Usage of listened awhile in English
1
As for the young fellow, he listened awhile in silence, without moving.
Through Russia
2
When he was gone she went to the door and listened awhile.
The Way We Live Now
3
He listened awhile, then asked-Howdost thou know anything of this matter?
Ayesha, the Return of She
4
She listened awhile, and then answered, with a perfect logic that baffled him:
We Can't Have Everything: A Novel
5
Taking the weapon he tiptoed to the door, listened awhile, then opened it sharply.
The Elephant God
6
Duane listened awhile, then rose and went for the horses.
The Lone Star Ranger: A Romance of the Border
7
She listened awhile intently, asking herself what it could mean.
Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigands of Greece
8
I listened awhile, not knowing what to do or say.
Mysterious Skin
9
I listened awhile, and said I didn't notice anything.
Wandering Ghosts
10
They listened awhile, and agreed it was dogs, sure.
Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler
11
He waited and listened awhile longer, but no more.
In the Pecos Country
12
Major de Pyrmont listened awhile to what they had to say, and returned to the duchess.
Vittoria — Volume 4
13
Lady Ogram listened awhile, then cut her short.
Our Friend the Charlatan
14
Hare listened awhile, and then, being fatigued, he sought the cedar-tree where he had left his blankets.
The Heritage of the Desert: A Novel
15
Her chapped knuckles pressed against her trembling lips, she listened awhile, until she could bear no more.
The Lookout Man
16
Then I listened awhile to the silence.
Summers at Castle Auburn
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