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(r) and nothing more; "I was merely asking"; "it is simply a matter of time"; "just a scratch"; "he was only a child"; "hopes that last but a moment"
(r) without any others being included or involved; "was entirely to blame"; "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"; "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively"; "did it solely for money"; "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone"; "a
(r) with nevertheless the final result; "He arrived only to find his wife dead"; "We won only to lose again in the next round"
(r) in the final outcome; "These news will only make you more upset"
(r) except that; "It was the same story; only this time she came out better"
(r) never except when; "call me only if your cold gets worse"
(r) as recently as; "I spoke to him only an hour ago"
(s) exclusive of anyone or anything else; "she alone believed him"; "cannot live by bread alone"; "I''ll have this car and this car only"

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