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went on

vb. (en-simple past of: go on)

Usage examples of "went on".

But we were bound to walk, so we went on, while above our heads waved shoals of physalides leaving their tentacles to float in their train, medusæ.

McKeon sat straighter in surprise, but she kept her voice cool and level, almost clipped, as she went on.

Stromboli said instantly, and went on to answer the unasked portion of her question.

He just went on and on, patting himself on the back so hard she expected him to sprain his shoulder, and the corner of her mouth began to twitch.

She vastly preferred the Navy, where the chain of command was at least generally clear, whatever infighting went on between factions and power groups.

Of course, Honor didn't understand most of the machinations that went on inside the Parliament of Manticore.