A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren't we like that wise old bird?. From LearnThat.org. [Edward H. Richards.]
Mr. McCain spoke from the back porch of the house, using a lectern. From Wordnik.com. [McCain’s Hamptons Fund-Raiser - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
“Arkansas,” Xavier said contemptuously, as if the word spoke for itself. From Wordnik.com. [Lonesome Dove] Reference
He smiled, waved his hand, spoke a short word to Hairston Breckinridge, and hurried on. From Wordnik.com. [The Long Roll] Reference
A 'spoke' is short for a 'spokesperson', selected by each affinity group or cluster to represent them in the spokescouncil. From Wordnik.com. [Rochester IMC] Reference
I mean, I assumed I knew what that title spoke of. From Wordnik.com. [Snapped Shot] Reference
She said nothing, but her expression spoke for her. From Wordnik.com. [Eleanor] Reference
Austin spoke up to say, "I hope he doesn't make it.". From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Rams' Holt adds draft insight] Reference
Martin spoke at length Monday about Sampras 'career. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Davenport advances, Rubin absorbs wretched start to U.S. Open] Reference
Dagny waited, hoping her expression spoke gentleness. From Wordnik.com. [The Stars Are Also Fire]
He did not disclose himself, but spoke from the thicket. From Wordnik.com. [Koolau the Leper] Reference
Then the big fellow who had called my name spoke up again. From Wordnik.com. [A Minstrel in France] Reference
Sam Stein spoke with the journo in question, Tony Hopfinger. From Wordnik.com. [HUFFPOST HILL - OCTOBER 18TH, 2010] Reference
And not another word spoke the Chevalier to Breton that night. From Wordnik.com. [The Grey Cloak] Reference
Westerners the very hyphen of his name spoke eloquently of £ s. d. From Wordnik.com. [Aladdin & Co. A Romance of Yankee Magic] Reference
I listened and watched and sometimes spoke the English words aloud. From Wordnik.com. [On Pesach Eve: The Muslim and Her Inner Jew] Reference
Since then Chert had said little, but his expression spoke volumes. From Wordnik.com. [Night Arrant]
Never a word spoke they, and the gag effectually prevented me speaking. From Wordnik.com. [The Gods of Mars] Reference
"Arkansas," Xavier said contemptuously, as if the word spoke for itself. From Wordnik.com. [Lonesome Dove]
Then a word spoke itself in his head, as if not from him, but from outside. From Wordnik.com. [The Zero]
The captain spoke quickly, the urgency of a great haste pressing his speech. From Wordnik.com. [The Seed of McCoy] Reference
Not a word spoke the Bandit, but his attitude was sublime, -- even Vance cried. From Wordnik.com. [What Will He Do with It? — Complete] Reference
Mr. McCain spoke about his time in the prison camp during his concluding remarks. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Talks About P.O.W. Experiences - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
"So far as I've seen or heard, sir, there ain't been a word spoke as shouldn't be.". From Wordnik.com. [The Zeppelin's Passenger] Reference
As he looked up in the homely, twisted countenance, his expression spoke his gratitude. From Wordnik.com. [Deerfoot in The Mountains] Reference
But sources said that up to half of the Conservatives on the call spoke in defence of the. From Wordnik.com. [Toronto Sun] Reference
Van Huysen seemed to have no remark suitable in answer, but his expression spoke for him. From Wordnik.com. [The Past Through Tomorrow]
I called spoke to Andre and he said he was canceling my enrollment and refunding my money. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Never a word spoke Bubbles, but moaned as he struggled restlessly on the ground where he lay. From Wordnik.com. [Boycotted And Other Stories] Reference
Mr. McCain spoke to 250 donors at the Jerome Hotel and had his picture taken with some of them. From Wordnik.com. [Catch Him if You Can - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
Mrs. Roy raised her apron again, and passed it over her face but not a word spoke she in answer. From Wordnik.com. [Verner's Pride] Reference
Saulisbury and Mrs. Thayer were perfectly frank about it; they spoke from the English standpoint. From Wordnik.com. [Wayside Courtships] Reference
Miss Vildy set great store by her, and can't bear to have her name spoke; so remember what I say. From Wordnik.com. [Timothy's Quest A Story for Anybody, Young or Old, Who Cares to Read It] Reference
He again spoke to Wiranto, on the phone, and again reassured him, offered him new US military aid. From Wordnik.com. [No Exceptions | ATTACKERMAN] Reference
He took it down like milk, and never a word spoke he, but when it was swallowed he looked at me and winked. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs] Reference
Never a word spoke he; but Democrates looked on him with wide eyes, then turned almost in awe to the Spartan. From Wordnik.com. [A Victor of Salamis] Reference
Not a word spoke the soldier, but he fiercely twisted Anton's aim, and the knife he held rattled to the floor. From Wordnik.com. [Princess Maritza] Reference
The two U.S. officials who described the call spoke on condition of anonymity because the diplomatic talks were ongoing. From Wordnik.com. [chicagotribune.com -] Reference
Then the message was read; and while the Laird read, Miss Osla and Signy waited in fear and trembling, but never a word spoke the old man. From Wordnik.com. [Viking Boys] Reference
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