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Meanings of say gently in English

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Usage of say gently in English
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Unable any longer to conceal from her my pity, I say gently:
Through Russia
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With secret anxiety, I say gently, as if I were asking a question:
The New Book of Martyrs
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Then he saw the anguish in her face, and it moved him to say gently:
The Stowmarket Mystery; Or, A Legacy of Hate
4
At first my father would laugh, and say gently:
My Mother's Rival / Everyday Life Library No. 4
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I even ventured to say gently, "And you are better?"
The Bell-Ringer of Angel's, and Other Stories
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Ask her,' he says gently, 'to give the young woman good advice.
Wolf hall
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It's been a long time since I fought, Scathach, Flamel said gently.
The Alchemyst
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Nancy said gently, 'Never fear, you'll have a letter soon from him.'
Sword of Honour
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After a moment Pralt said gently, 'That's all you've ever been, Temper.
Night of Knives
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Mr. Kutsov said gently, Only God can decide a question like that.
Rite of Passage
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She said gently, Frank, sometimes things turn out other than we plan.
The Assistant
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Frances said gently, It's David, my dear, and he's lost his son.
The red door
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There was genuine human interest in her voice when she said gently:
Empire Builders
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The Curé of Héronac cleared his throat, and then he said gently:
The Man and the Moment
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Snook is going to be a very wealthy woman, he said gently.
Bones Are Forever
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After scanning his face for a moment or two he said gently:
Hetty Wesley
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