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Meanings of speak softly in English

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Usage of speak softly in English
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Without breaking his stride, he bent down to speak softly to me.
Secrets of the Wolves
2
She turned away from him and began to speak softly to Peppina.
A Spirit in Prison
3
He saw her lips moving, then heard her speak softly, leaning toward him.
Native son
4
His motto might well have been, speak softly and step lightly.
The Titan
5
Experience was teaching him, while yet a boy, to speak softly.
The Sword of Antietam: A Story of the Nation's Crisis
6
The commander was making no particular effort to speak softly.
Crown of Slaves
7
People instinctively speak softly and reverently in an old-fashioned attic.
Green Valley
8
He could not speak softly and be heard at all.
The Ivory Trail
9
Goldmoon looked into Riverwind's eyes and began to speak softly.
Dragons of autumn twilight
10
In God's name, princess, listen to me calmly, and above all things, speak softly.
Berlin and Sans-Souci; Or, Frederick the Great and His Friends
11
Yet they hear us; and therefore it is well to speak softly, as I do.
Island Nights' Entertainments
12
The Wanderer moved forward to speak softly in her ear, "He's hiding something."
Discord's apple
13
He began to speak softly, not turning towards her.
The Rosary
14
Others speak softly, so you lower your voice.
Death du Jour
15
But speak softly, or my pictures will crumble.
The Neverending Story
16
If you fear God, do not speak softly
Mother of the believers: a novel of the birth of islam
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Speak softly through the time
Speak softly across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common