"answer" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- Sarah answered mechanically questions that were addressed to her.
- The statement was so preposterous that for a moment it didn't register and Paula answered mechanically.
- Once or twice women in uniform came to them and asked them questions, which he answered mechanically.
- Irwin Mann answered mechanically, for his thoughts were on what he had seen and the things he had learned from the young boy.
- I answered mechanically, my heart sinking, I did not know why.
- I was not thinking of what I said; I answered mechanically.
- "Good morning to you," he answered mechanically, then, "For the love o'-!"
- The nurse went on talking, and Miss Climpson answered mechanically.
- He answered mechanically, his eyes frequently straying to the clock that sat on the sideboard.
- The boy answered mechanically, like someone speaking from a trance.
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