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Madhulk Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary

Only made...

Lana: Why didn't you tell me you were selling the shop?
Nell: I'm sorry, sweetie. I only made the decision this morning.
Lana: And when were you planning on telling me this?

Does this 'only' change the meaning somehow?
  

Top answer

It mollifies the presumed slight and indicates the recency of the decision.

  • It mollifies the presumed slight and indicates the recency of the decision.
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It mollifies the presumed slight and indicates the recency of the decision.
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Thanks, Mister Micawber!

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