What does this "just" mean?

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Teleostomi

#281201 Sun, 15 Oct 06 02:04 PM

Hotel clerk: I will just prepare a copy of your room account for you.

Is this "just" used for "something that can be done in a short time" or "only, nothing more"?

Teleostomi

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Annvan

#281221 Sun, 15 Oct 06 02:58 PM

I think it probably has the first meaning, i.e. "It won't take me long to do this (so you won't have long to wait)."

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English_teacher

#281297 Sun, 15 Oct 06 07:01 PM

Actually, it depends on the clerk's mood, and the conversation before and after that statement. Please e-mail me at imtunacracker@yahoo.com if you have any questions and I'll reply ASAP. Thanks!

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Anonymous

#288247 Wed, 01 Nov 06 02:28 PM

'Just' has many meanings,

1. I just lost my keys (I lost my keys recently)
2. I just want to give you a kiss (I only want to give you a kiss)
3. That war is just (The war is right)

I hope this helps Smile [:)]

Anonymous