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  • "A-h," drawled the stranger in a quiet, comprehending tone.

    Beasts, Men and Gods Ferdinand Ossendowski 1910

  • The formal pronunciation of A-h is 'Ah,' of O-h, 'Oh,' but you cannot stereotype the expression of emotion like this.

    The Story of My Life Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928 1908

  • "A-h!" exclaimed Ilderim, in such a tone one might hardly say he was more surprised than angry; at the same time, he clutched his beard.

    Ben-Hur, a tale of the Christ 1901

  • Take the simplest illustration, the formal pronunciation of "A-h" is "Ah," of "O-h" "Oh;" but you cannot stereotype the expression of emotion like this.

    The Drama Henry Brodribb Irving 1894

  • "A-h!" he breathed, and the note of diabolical malignity with which he contrived to imbue that single word sent a shudder of fear through me, so intense was it.

    A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy Harry Collingwood 1886

  • On hearing this I uttered a prolonged "A-h!" of astonishment.

    Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Maupassant Guy de Maupassant 1871

  • On hearing this I uttered a prolonged "A-h!" of astonishment.

    Original Short Stories — Volume 02 Guy de Maupassant 1871

  • A-h!” drawled Foma, and suddenly he said firmly and angrily: “I would have given that peasant such a thrashing!

    The Man Who Was Afraid 2003

  • "A-h!" drawled Foma, and suddenly he said firmly and angrily: "I would have given that peasant such a thrashing!

    The Man Who Was Afraid Maksim Gorky 1902

  • "A-h!" ejaculated my father, "now you are coming to something definite.

    Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886

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