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Usages of tantum

• Puer dicit se sororem laedere non velle, sed tantum ludere.: The boy says that he does not want to harm his sister, but only to play.
• Puer tantum aquam bibit, quia vinum non amat.: The boy drinks only water, because he does not like wine.
• Avia dicit nuces bonas esse, sed infanti tantum pirum dari oportere.: Grandmother says that nuts are good, but that only a pear ought to be given to the baby.
• Mater timet ne filius in bibliotheca studium neglegat et tantum imagines spectet.: Mother fears that her son may neglect his studies in the library and only look at the pictures.
• Bona socia honorem non sibi tantum quaerit, sed etiam amicis.: A good ally seeks honor not only for herself but also for her friends.
• In bibliotheca nemo omnino clamare audet; qui aliquid dicere vult, amico tantum susurrat.: In the library no one dares to shout at all; whoever wants to say something only whispers to a friend.
• Miles scutum grave gerit, sed serva tantum saccum levem portat.: The soldier carries a heavy shield, but the maid carries only a light sack.
• Qui gloriam tantum quaerit, dignitatem saepe spernit.: Whoever seeks only glory often scorns dignity.
• Femina pia panem pauperi dat; vir autem impius tantum ridet.: The pious woman gives bread to a poor person; the impious man, however, only laughs.
• Ne imperita quidem discipula plausum tantum quaerit; omnes enim verum studium laudant.: Not even an inexperienced female student seeks applause only; for everyone praises genuine eagerness.
• Duodecim paginae huic capitulo sunt, et magistra duodecim versus tantum hodie legendos dat.: This chapter has twelve pages, and the teacher gives only twelve verses to be read today.
• Pater quindecim libris utitur ad lectionem parandam, sed filia quindecim tantum chartas secum fert.: Father uses fifteen books to prepare the lesson, but his daughter carries only fifteen sheets of paper with her.
• Cum gelu durum sit et pruina in via maneat, tamen parca mater tantum parvum ignem accendit.: Although the frost is hard and frost remains on the road, the thrifty mother nevertheless lights only a small fire.
• Socer dicit se oratorem non expectare, sed tantum propinquos; tamen omnes tacent, cum ille benigne loqui incipit.: The father-in-law says that he is not waiting for a speaker, but only for relatives; nevertheless everyone is silent when he begins to speak kindly.

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