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Meanings of replying by in English

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Usage of replying by in English
1
Juana, without pens, ink, or paper, was replying by snip of scissors.
Juana
2
I was saved from replying by a peremptory knock at the door.
A river in the sky
3
Dixon was saved from replying by the sudden re-entry of Christine and Margaret.
Lucky Jim
4
Mrs. Vivian was saved replying by the unexpected appearance of Frank Raynor himself.
Winding Paths
5
But the Coroner was saved replying by Mr. Roberts remarking:
The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow
6
I was saved from replying by a waterfall of horns and hooves bolting across the path.
Leaving Time
7
There was a general silence hereupon, and his uncle was prevented from replying by tears and sobs.
Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 01
8
Instead of replying by taunts to the taunts of his enemies, he maintained silence, permitting them to wag on to their heart's content.
The Cave in the Mountain / A Sequel to In the Pecos Country
9
An old woman, standing on a doorstep, holding in her hand a trough, was calling to some pigs, the pigs replying by amicable grunts.
The Daughter of the Commandant
10
He began by proposing that the queen should take part in the game; on her replying by shrieks of laughter, his majesty did not insist.
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 2...
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