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.
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