word-for-word

Sands was involved in a scandalous-for-the-time romance with the carpenter and there were rumors she was pregnant with his child.

This is acting in every sense of the word—bringing an unevolved animal to life and making it utterly believable.

She vowed to repay the money—no official word, however, on whether she ever did that.

But news of the classes is spread mainly by word of mouth, and participants bring along their friends and families.

There was no mistaking this for the gaudiness and gilt of made-for-TV awards shows.

Not a word now,” cried Longcluse harshly, extending his hand quickly towards him; “I may do that which can't be undone.

Every word that now fell from the agitated Empress was balm to the affrighted nerves of her daughter.

When we were mounted Mac leaned over and muttered an admonitory word for Piegan's ear alone.

Now for the tempering of the Gudgeons, I leave it to the judgment of the Workman; but a word or two of the polishing of it.

Huxley quotes with satirical gusto Dr. Wace's declaration as to the word "Infidel."