| 单词 | falteringly |
| 例句 | Unhappily, falteringly, I decided to apply for U.S. citizenship. The day I said goodbye to a country I could no longer call home 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z He looks at them and starts singing, falteringly at first, as he searches for the tune. Glen Campbell: One last love song 2011-08-26T22:01:04Z “For you,” she says, falteringly, in a voice pitched between a quack and a chirp. Review: ‘A Girl Is a Half-Formed Thing’ Is a Ghostly Play 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z Perhaps we are about to see how ideas of due process grew into ideas of rights and liberty, which then, however haltingly or falteringly, made their way into the present. Exhibition Review: ‘Records of Rights’ at the National Archives 2013-12-16T23:52:04Z But why would anyone turn over important business to someone who speaks as falteringly as this guy does? Theater Review: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ by David Mamet, With Al Pacino 2012-12-09T03:00:00Z She puts on her best smooth jazz radio timbre and falteringly reads a script on the history of New York City’s islands with the precision of a PowerPoint presentation. ‘Hart Island’ Gives Voice to Stories That Might Otherwise Be Lost 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Dialogue is often delivered falteringly, perhaps a consequence of last-minute trims. Review: A Long Night as Tony Kushner Revisits ‘The Visit’ 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z As we’ve emerged, falteringly at times, many of us have been fortunate to find what we loved, what nourished us, still there — or perhaps finding its way back. Malabi, a Middle Eastern rose water pudding, is a simple, silken joy 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z When she talks, she does not try to over-intellectualise, but speaks candidly, and sometimes falteringly. Rupi Kaur reinvents poetry for the social media generation 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z He coordinated Ali’s poignant appearance at the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer Games in Atlanta in 1996, when Ali falteringly lifted a torch to light the Olympic flame. Howard Bingham, photographer and steadfast friend of Ali, dies at 77 2016-12-17T05:00:00Z Most of us learned to run as toddlers, perhaps falteringly at first but progressively with more confidence, and afterward mostly stopped thinking about how to run, at least consciously. Running as the Thinking Person’s Sport 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z Rightly, fearfully, falteringly, we are beginning to ask what transforming consequences this latest extension and usurpation will bring. What does it mean to be human in the age of technology? 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z So he did, for he learned to read falteringly, to write a scrawling hand, and to solve a few arithmetical problems. Farm Boys and Girls 2012-04-21T02:00:21.733Z "I declare, Dinah," said he, falteringly, "that never did strike me before." Barrington Volume II (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:32.490Z Enraptured by these silvery notes, Llewelyn strained every nerve to listen, and as the nymph falteringly uttered the last words he felt a magic thrill run through his frame. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z "I think so," she said a bit falteringly. The Homesteader A Novel 2012-03-26T02:00:30.703Z I am sorry," she replied, falteringly, "believe me, deeply sorry; but hope? It May Be True, Vol. II (of III) 2012-03-20T02:00:12.527Z “I hate to ask it, but would you mind lending me the price of a ticket for Pine Run?” he said, falteringly. First at the North Pole Two Boys in the Arctic Circle 2012-02-27T03:00:16.033Z It began falteringly at first and choked off several times, but went bravely on, gaining in power, until the merry notes filled the house. The Camp Fire Girls Solve a Mystery or, The Christmas Adventure at Carver House 2012-02-27T03:00:12.427Z She also added, falteringly, that if her faith were once doubted she must quit for ever the pleasant paths of human fellowship, and be claimed again by her immortal sisters. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z “Was he there?” she inquired falteringly of Gladys, the day after the party. The Camp Fire Girls' Larks and Pranks or, The House of the Open Door 2012-02-21T03:00:19.740Z But he said it falteringly, and a cold sweat broke out upon his brow. The Bushranger's Secret 2012-02-09T03:00:14.847Z There was no answer, but the shuffling steps drew nearer, slowly and falteringly, as though whatever made them was but indifferently capable of motion. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z Gradually, as we work through the central gallery, we see them haltingly, falteringly applied, affecting the enslaved communities at Monticello. Exhibition Review: Smithsonian and Monticello Exhibitions on Jefferson?s Slaves 2012-01-27T00:48:28Z That night Emmy Lou asked Papa a question a little falteringly: "Are you a Bohemian?" Emmy Lou's Road to Grace Being a Little Pilgrim's Progress 2012-01-12T03:00:14.550Z Ruby," I said to her, falteringly, "you're the most fantastic, self-willed, imperious little person I ever met with, and I want to make just one more appeal to you. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z "There is some one wanting to see you in the library, Uncle Joseph," said Philip falteringly. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z When he asked why, she told him falteringly that there had been a death in the family. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z "He pines for his father," she replied falteringly. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z “Please don’t,” she said falteringly, with a catch so suggestive of repressed emotion in her tones that he repented the ill-nature of his words. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z “I thought we were—friends,” she said falteringly. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z "I am honored, gentlemen," she said falteringly, though her voice gained strength. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z "I will do what is sure to be right and—safe," she said at last, falteringly; "I will never marry anybody, if I do not marry Roden." A Mere Chance, Vol. 2 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:45.597Z But she had often been timid of speech and falteringly insecure of expression. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z "Because," she replied falteringly, and I could see her face was red as fire. A Tale of the Kloster A Romance of the German Mystics at the Cocalico 2011-11-11T03:00:32.153Z Harley was about to pass on, when Leonard said falteringly,— "Pardon me, but can it be possible that you are one whom I have sought in vain, on behalf of the child of Captain Digby?" The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z Madame," said he, falteringly, "this partridge is wounded in the wing, but is not dead. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z "Do you see any way to getting the fronts out?" she asked, falteringly, after a minute. In a Mysterious Way 2011-09-25T02:00:17.377Z Even such biddings as to tell one side of oars to hold her, or another to row or to back-water, come at first falteringly from his lips. Boating 2011-09-21T02:00:35.453Z Even as he tried falteringly thus to lower his ideal to fit his affection, he was aware of something stern and relentless within him. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z Perry, meanwhile, falteringly tried to defend the iniative as a “states right issue,” but to no avail. At Tea Party Debate, Perry Experiences the Full Force of His Rivals' Wrath 2011-09-13T05:33:13Z Hardy closed his eyes and groaned aloud, but after a pause said falteringly: “Norman—but the convict—it can’t be true! my God! it can’t be true!” The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z Trying to resume her story, "Calamity," after groping about falteringly for the thread, had to back up again and start with "My maiden name was Martha Cannary." Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z “We ought to have told you,” he said, rather falteringly, “but we did not want to cause you undue anxiety,—we saw Duval this afternoon.” The Boy Aviators' Flight for a Fortune 2011-08-27T02:00:19.473Z She soon began to tell him, leaning her head upon his broad breast, falteringly and with occasional severe effort. The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z "Who are you?—what do you want?" the bride of Major Atkins demanded, eagerly, as she arose from her bed, and stepped falteringly toward the door. No title 2011-08-23T02:00:29.833Z To the first question as to whether she had seen my assault on the man, she falteringly answered "Yes." In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z I’m very glad to see you, Uncle Joe, and—and I hope—you’re glad to see me—and Prince,” she finished rather falteringly. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z You dear love," he said, falteringly, "certainly we belong to each other. Judith Trachtenberg A Novel 2011-08-03T02:00:13.470Z There was a long silence, but the clerk at last ventured to break it: "This bit of writing," he said, falteringly. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Mrs. Temple showed no surprise when she heard that Jacqueline had come the day before; and when Judith said, falteringly, that Jacqueline had probably misunderstood their plans, Mrs. Temple accepted it quite naturally. Throckmorton 2011-07-25T02:00:15.900Z Why, yes," I falteringly repeated, "every statement I made can be supported by unimpeachable testimony. Recollections of a Varied Life 2011-07-14T02:00:11.837Z "Yes," said Rosalind falteringly;—but less with the hesitation of doubt, than from fear of giving pain. The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z He held her gaze until her own fell: "I—I—don't understand you," she said falteringly. The Sins of the Father A Romance of the South 2011-07-10T02:00:23.033Z No," he said, falteringly; "I think I will wait till death tightens its hold; for if, after all, I should recover by some miracle it were terrible ... terrible ... to have told you! For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z The drost perceived not the king, and his eyes began to swim; but, accosting a bustling chamberlain, he asked him, falteringly--"Where is the king?" The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z “I don’t know his name, Baas,” he said, falteringly. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Harley was about to pass on, when Leonard said, falteringly, "Pardon me, but can it be possible that you are one whom I have sought in vain, on behalf of the child of Captain Digby?" Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z My own baby died," she began falteringly, "I was wild with grief and hunted for another. The Sins of the Father A Romance of the South 2011-07-10T02:00:23.033Z "And you did this for my sake?" asked Milton Derr, falteringly. The Night Riders A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, Graphically Depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky 2011-06-23T02:00:24.513Z "Can I do anything for you, Miss?" he said, falteringly. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z “I am much obliged to you,” Ruth said, rather falteringly. The Corner House Girls on a Tour Where they went, what they saw, and what they found 2011-05-31T02:00:33.267Z "And, Stevens," she added falteringly, "send Foster to me at once." The Red Mouse 2011-05-30T02:00:14.700Z "Why, sir," she answered falteringly, dismayed now that the matter was coming to a crisis, "she has gone out—with Miss Nell, sir—and with Mr. McGrew." The Shooting of Dan McGrew, A Novel Based on the Famous Poem of Robert Service 2011-05-28T02:00:24.557Z He spoke falteringly, in a faint voice; and as he sat bowed together on the low seat, Orsolya noticed that he trembled in every limb. 'Neath the Hoof of the Tartar The Scourge of God 2011-05-26T02:00:15.987Z Poppy began falteringly, but she ended firmly, for she was convinced that she was right. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z "Are you angry with Lord Robert?" she asked, falteringly. Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z Then she turned plaintively to the men:— "If you would only let him sleep—just a little while longer," she said falteringly. The Red Mouse 2011-05-30T02:00:14.700Z He moved falteringly, as might one in the dark in a strange place. The Shooting of Dan McGrew, A Novel Based on the Famous Poem of Robert Service 2011-05-28T02:00:24.557Z The man stumbled a step forward, and said, speaking falteringly, "I am faint from a blow." The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z Erika had never before seen any one hasten thus, with long strides, and yet falteringly as though borne down by weariness, on--on towards the dark-flowing river. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z After a brief struggle between his duty to Grace Fitzgerald and her cousin, and his own wishes, he at length said, falteringly, "May I trust you to deliver it, Elpsy?" Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z And there, in a consciously chastened spirit, with Nature's sermon in my heart and her inspirations all around me, I turned to my companion, and falteringly told the story of my dream. Betty Grier 2011-02-24T03:01:04.507Z Was she suddenly made aware of this—that she so suddenly arose—and with a look of alarm and distress on her face— "But—we are keeping Lady Lansmere too long," she said, falteringly. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852 2011-02-23T03:00:33.760Z "My good people," the Bishop went on, falteringly, "we are in God's hands, and his anger burns among us." The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z "My grandfather has turned me out of his house," she answered falteringly. The Childerbridge Mystery 2011-02-16T03:00:38.127Z It came towards him slowly, even falteringly at last; and he remained motionless, awaiting the end of all that might ensue on that strange day. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 3 of 3) 2011-02-16T03:00:37.273Z "There must be some mistake," she said falteringly. Concerning Belinda 2011-01-21T03:00:12.087Z "The kick you gave me," she retorted, falteringly. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z "It cannot be done," said the captain, falteringly; "she is already half-full of water." A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas "I would like to teach you of our Brittany," she said falteringly, "because—well—is it not your country too?" A Blot on the Scutcheon Then very falteringly was rapped out the further question: "Are you really Joe's father?" Deep Moat Grange "I—I certainly never expected to s-see you," I spoke falteringly in my great surprise, "or—or like this!" Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune "Then," said Milenko, falteringly, "I can leave him to your care, and run and fetch his mother; he'll not pass away till my return?" The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z Assailed at the first step by the blue, dancing, swirling air, I walked falteringly, like a prisoner who has just been released and doesn't know where to turn. Woman Then falteringly, "Seen anything of a old brindle cow down this away?" The Nightrider's Feud "I—I'm back, sir," he said rather falteringly. The Haunted Pajamas "Oh," she said, falteringly, as he took her hand. A Yankee from the West A Novel I explained my wishes, grown suddenly less ardent, rather falteringly to the nearest waiter. The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen I think," she said falteringly, "I'll go out for a while where the air is fresher. The Tempering "Because," she continued falteringly, "I don't want ye ter get hurt." The Nightrider's Feud "You said Jane had bad news, doctor," she began, falteringly, dreading revelations to come. The Cottage of Delight A Novel "Yes," she said, falteringly; "and you—you are going to be married, too?" Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir The last words were uttered falteringly, and in a kind of soliloquy, and only overheard by the two strangers, who now, having received their papers, arose to withdraw. The Fortunes Of Glencore It was from Miss Julia that year by year, falteringly, she learned to hope, learned to hold up her head. The Broken Gate A Novel After that outbreak, it seemed as if the mother bird would never go back to her children; but finally she came to the tree and, after edging along falteringly, lit on a branch above them. A-Birding on a Bronco "If my last meeting with her had not been such as it was, Nelly," said he, falteringly; "if we had not parted in anger, I think I could go with a lighter heart." The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly "Mr. Gilbert," she said, falteringly, "I see you know me." Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir These visions are like meteor streaks," said he, falteringly; "they leave the sky blacker than they found it! The Fortunes Of Glencore Then, "That wasn't what I meant, Stuart," she said, falteringly. Fidelity A Novel "What matter if they can live down these prejudices?" cried she, warmly; then blushing at her own eagerness, she said, falteringly, "How have I dared to speak of these things, and to you?" Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day I told you, the second day we travelled together, and I tell you again now, Calvert," said he, falteringly, "that we are nowise suited to each other, and never could make good travelling companions. A Rent In A Cloud I found myself cowering upon the ground when the white ship came back; I followed it fearfully with my eyes until I saw it swoop falteringly down. Astounding Stories, June, 1931 I am not sure," she says, falteringly; "and," shrinking a little from him, "it is growing very late. Rossmoyne She saw him wince, and went on more falteringly, but still determined to go all the way. Old Crow “Pardon, your Majesty,” she explained, falteringly, “I did not see you.” Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time "I believe that I should find you so," she answered, falteringly. The House by the Lock Some persons speak as falteringly as if they thought the text I have cited ran, ‘Let your yea be nay, and your nay, yea.’ Talkers With Illustrations "I think I shall go alone, Penelope," she says, falteringly. Rossmoyne "Oh, if you knew how homesick I get for all this," she said falteringly. Polly's Senior Year at Boarding School “What am I to do with them?” he asked, falteringly. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time The young man falteringly replied,—"Of course, if we can." Clark's Field Mrs. Thayer advanced falteringly, and sank into the large chair which the sibyl pointed out. The Somnambulist and the Detective The Murderer and the Fortune Teller Did these men sometimes speak falteringly, and with hesitation, the message in which they asked and promised glorious things? The Message and the Man: Some Essentials of Effective Preaching Then, piteously outstretching calloused hands, He sank upon his knees, his huge gnarled knees, And echoed, falteringly, with slow harsh tongue,— Perchance, perchance, the Maker of you all. Collected Poems Volume One Bertha's face was pale and her eyes darkly luminous as she falteringly answered. Money Magic A Novel “When shall I see you again?” she asked falteringly. The Phantom Lover "He—oh—he will be all right, I trust!" she stammered falteringly, and her host looked puzzled. Claire The Blind Love of a Blind Hero, By a Blind Author The girl, a very poorly dressed one, hesitated, and then said a little falteringly,— "It's nice to be clean inside, teacher." The House in Town She laughed outright when Daisy falteringly stated her errand. Daisy Brooks Or, A Perilous Love How falteringly, and with what pathos she used this grand old word now! The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals She continued falteringly, "When we were together earlier, you didn't act as if ..." The Moon is Green She told him then, falteringly, sometimes wondering at his calm, expressionless face as she talked. Claire The Blind Love of a Blind Hero, By a Blind Author "I can not tell you that, Miss Rogers," answered Bernardine, falteringly. Jolly Sally Pendleton Or, the Wife Who Was Not a Wife Then lifting her heavy eyes once more to Edith, she continued, falteringly: "The boy is his and—mine; but—I have no legal claim upon him—I am no wife." The Masked Bridal The body of Burr, inhabited by Allen's soul, pushed by her, and she followed falteringly, wringing her hands. Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 "Then you know—you know all about this bad news?" said Mrs. Tudor falteringly. Great Uncle Hoot-Toot After pausing on the threshold to see who was present, Lady Barbara Neave entered the room falteringly and with a suggestion that she was belatedly repenting a too venturesome effect in dress. The Education of Eric Lane And this time it was Daisy who held out her hands to Jeannie, but falteringly, as if doubtful whether she dared. Daisy's Aunt If her mother, the big brothers, and the doting Swede boy hoped to see her final effort a triumphant one, they were disappointed, for she spoke falteringly and, at one juncture, forgot her lines. The Biography of a Prairie Girl Laboriously, falteringly, the grating was cleaved into clumsy dots and dashes of the Continental Code, under the quaking fingers of some obviously frightened and inexperienced operator. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China One blundered still, went perversely wrong, yielded falteringly to an impulse knowing it to be evil; but even such events had a wholesome humiliation about them which brought healing with it. Beside Still Waters "I am a poor wretch without a country, Primrose," he said falteringly. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia “I hope your mother is well,” she said at last, falteringly, after a long pause. Phoebe, Junior "Thanks," said old Pelle, getting up slowly, and falteringly following the slight figure that flitted on before him. The Golden House "Flora said I was a 'nice bit lassock,' but Mrs. Johnnie said,"—Christina could not bring herself to tell the humiliating truth—"she said I wasn't like the rest," she finished falteringly. In Orchard Glen She met the look steadily at first, then falteringly. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 Are they so vain of the praise of "natural facility for expression" that they seldom acknowledge the steps of progression by which they falteringly but tenaciously climb the ladder of their attainment? Conversation What to Say and How to Say it "We had run away from home," Elsie replied falteringly, for at the thought of home she felt ready to cry. Little Folks (October 1884) A Magazine for the Young In the still of the late December twilight, the old bachelor fumbled his way to the far corner of the great attic and from an old trunk drew falteringly forth a packet of letters. A Book Without A Title She added, somewhat falteringly: “But it seems dreadfully lonesome sometimes.” Children of the Desert “I think I ought—that it is my duty to give—to say—to tell——” began the poor girl, falteringly, and then coming to another dead halt. Her Mother's Secret "I—I thought all applications had to be made to—your commanding officer," she says at last, falteringly, yet archly. Starlight Ranch and Other Stories of Army Life on the Frontier "I have come to speak of it—to ask pardon for it—I was in the wrong," he said, falteringly. A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time Hopewell, with the instrument cuddled under his chin, was picking out the old song, but falteringly. The Mission of Janice Day The last words fell from her lips falteringly. The Madness of May "You said that if I caught you——" "The race—isn't always—to the swift—" she protested falteringly in her pretty broken English. The Secret Witness He clasped his hands together over his heart, as children do when they pray, and said falteringly, “If I own all the world, I give him you.” A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays Mrs. Quiggin was thinking of Captain Davy, and tingling with pleasure and shame, but she only said, falteringly, "Didn't you talk of some adventure?" Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon Taking Philip's arm, he was for swinging him along; but Philip, still looking towards the street, said falteringly, "Did you, perhaps, see a man—a young man—going out at the door?" The Manxman A Novel - 1895 What are you trying to say?” asked Daniel, automatically, falteringly, with pale lips. The Goose Man Stover, having caressed each article, drew a long breath and said falteringly: "I suppose it comes pretty high!" The Varmint She called to him falteringly, but with such appeal in her tones that he halted and stared at her. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 “So,” pursued Stephen, still more falteringly, “I thought I’d come up this afternoon.” The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story The class looked surprised as Florence, white with shyness, began to read, falteringly at first and then more convincingly. Judy of York Hill "What are you doing this for?" asked Burton falteringly. Owen Clancy's Happy Trail or, The Motor Wizard in California "Mamma," she said falteringly, "I—I will come with you." A True Friend A Novel Susannah managed indeed to detach the scissors, but held them out falteringly, as though in sheer terror declining all responsibility. Shining Ferry The little jocularity which she affected dwindled and died before the steady glow of his gaze, and she falteringly looked at him, her unguided hands futilely fumbling with the lantern. The Phantoms Of The Foot-Bridge 1895 Then suddenly he dropped it to the ground with a white face, and falteringly signed to a cabman. The Collaborators 1896 "My friends," I said, falteringly, "I see how you have suffered, and sympathize with you, from my heart." Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War She inquired falteringly for Elsie before she announced her name or her errand. Elsie Marley, Honey “Don’t—don’t you like him?” she inquired falteringly. The Heiress of Wyvern Court "If you please, sir, I want my dog," said Ruth falteringly. A Little Maid of Old Philadelphia His lips trembled, his words came out falteringly. A Master of Mysteries Yet I dared not refuse such an opportunity, and, with an earnest prayer for the Holy Spirit's guidance, I began, falteringly enough at first, to talk about it. Dwell Deep or Hilda Thorn's Life Story "I have heard," she began falteringly, "I have been told by—by people who, I suppose, were right to tell me——" In a moment he understood her. Half a Hero A Novel “Is this the place,” she said falteringly, “where one can make inquiries as to the prisoners of war in Germany?” Good Old Anna Some sang it falteringly; they had their own ideas of Bill's chances in the next world, and did not consider the "river" just the proper figure of speech to describe it. The Second Chance He made no answer, but came on slowly and falteringly, turning repeatedly as though to gaze behind. A Rip Van Winkle Of The Kalahari Seven Tales of South-West Africa "Eben," she said almost falteringly, "you give me everything—and I give you so little." The Tyranny of Weakness "But, Professor," said Carol faintly and falteringly, "didn't you tell me you were to get five thousand dollars a year with the institute from this on?" Prudence Says So Macey began falteringly, but his last words came out with a rush. The Weathercock Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias That confession is incomplete if either of these three names is falteringly uttered, and still more so, if either of them is wanting. Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Corinthians, Galatians, and Philippians Chapters I to End. Colossians, Thessalonians, and First Timothy. When at last her eyes opened—when at last her senses falteringly returned to the consciousness of present things—she was in her own familiar room. The Mystics A Novel No matter how falteringly the story is told, it will succeed if the point itself be made clear, and this is insured for even the most embarrassed speaker by memorizing it. Jokes For All Occasions Selected and Edited by One of America's Foremost Public Speakers At length he said, falteringly,— “I will go now, please.” Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life “Have you—that is, did you—the fact is, I don’t know whether you happen to have missed a pair of boots,” I said, falteringly. My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life “And the murderers,” said I, falteringly, for I guessed the answer. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess At length, seemingly in obedience to all this clamor, the solar image left the basket and slowly, falteringly, totteringly, ascended the plank to within a few inches of the top. The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony Fifth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1883-84, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1887, pages 379-468 "It was because the police believe that Hazel was—was in love with you, Phil," she falteringly said. The Hand in the Dark "You saved my life," said the girl falteringly. The Eagle of the Empire A Story of Waterloo Then Jeoffrey, then Herman Grey Lane, Miss Hetty, Robert Grey—everyone arose, and the minister stood before them with tears streaming from his eyes and falteringly yet fervently pronounced upon them the benediction. Pearl and Periwinkle There were many things that he, Blake, must attend to at once, and so, if they would excuse him, he wished to see Mrs. Truscott a moment, and she followed him to the piazza falteringly. Marion's Faith. Slowly he drags his weary limbs across the veld, hesitatingly he presents himself, falteringly he proffers his request. The Petticoat Commando Boer Women in Secret Service It depends upon what you call ruin," Mrs. Millar was saying falteringly, "and of course the bank's assets may turn out better than is thought just now, though your father is far from hopeful. A Houseful of Girls "Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death," he murmured falteringly. Little Pollie Or a Bunch of Violets "We'll just stay right by the door where we can run, in case—in case anything happens," she finished, rather falteringly. The Moving Picture Girls at Oak Farm or, Queer Happenings While Taking Rural Plays I would not grieve or pain you for worlds," he said falteringly, "nor would Alice. Cobwebs and Cables He came falteringly toward them, and stood for a moment uncertain. The Ordeal A Mountain Romance of Tennessee After an instant Quisanté rose slowly and falteringly; he laid his arm in hers, and they stood side by side, gazing down into the valley. Quisanté Why did she walk so falteringly, the girl wondered, as if she could not see? By What Authority? "Shall I ring for the waiter to clear away?" she said falteringly, after a moment of silence. The Way of Ambition "Alice is visiting my father's grave this very day," he said falteringly. Cobwebs and Cables Karen falteringly identified it, as well as the pencil-drawn furniture, and was immediately dismissed—to the packed rows of spectators and reporters. Murder at Bridge "Every possible effort was made to find her; day after day we have searched for her," began his lordship, falteringly. His Heart's Queen The maid hesitated a moment, then said falteringly, "I will see, sir," and left him standing in the obscure passage. The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 "Well," he began falteringly, "I suppose you are jolly proud of yourself now, aren't you?" The Loom of Youth She lay awake a whole half hour one night, perplexing herself over the question, and at last decided rather falteringly on a photograph frame of shell-work. Gypsy's Cousin Joy Why," said I, falteringly, "did he not seasonably withdraw from the city? Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 At first Priscilla took her steps falteringly, her head bent as if trying to recall the measure and rhythm; then with more confidence she swung into the lovely pose and action. The Place Beyond the Winds At last he whispered falteringly: "Really, there must be some mistake, Pauline." The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 He spoke in a quiet voice though somewhat falteringly as he suffers greatly from asthma. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 3 Then, all unknowing of Pelasgian art And crimes so huge, the story we demand, And falteringly the traitor plays his part. The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor At length she said, falteringly, "I will take good care of them, and will give them to my brother." Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 Paul was looking out of the library window, and Janet, ready for departure, came falteringly in and stood behind him. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 5, May, 1891 She spoke falteringly, and concluded with a heavy sigh. The Last Man I’d never had a moment’s pause in the halls of my father, but now I walked falteringly, the sounds of my footsteps not like the steps of a son of the mountain at all. Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town A phone-robot, its slender metal stem topped by a metal globe, slid into the room on its ball-rollers, moving falteringly, like a blind man. Time Crime He called Paul back when he had got to the door, and added falteringly: "My boy, do you say your prayers?" Tales of the Chesapeake "Won't you come?" she falteringly pleaded, pointing towards the house with its twinkling lights. The Chief Legatee She turned away without a word, and ran falteringly, as if she could not see for tears, across the field; and there was a white lamb trotting after her. Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel “I do not care to dance,” said she, falteringly; “but I could go home, if you felt disposed to fiddle.” Madelon A Novel "I—I thank God we are not over there now," she said falteringly. Molly McDonald A Tale of the Old Frontier Poor Margaret bent her eyes upon the ground, and falteringly refused. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales "Sometimes," he continued falteringly, "I have a wish to speak to you—I mean, to tell you of things which I cannot speak of to others." Everychild A Story Which The Old May Interpret to the Young and Which the Young May Interpret to the Old It is true that the English Novel of Manners, which has since stimulated so many artists, had only just made its appearance; and Pamela and Joseph Andrews but falteringly foreshadowed Clarissa and Tom Jones. Great Pictures, As Seen and Described by Famous Writers On being ushered in, the timid stranger, who showed a plain but pleasant face, knelt at her feet and said falteringly, "I am Jenny Lind, madame—I am come to ask your blessing." Great Singers, First Series Faustina Bordoni To Henrietta Sontag "Good-bye," she said, falteringly, "you—will be careful." Molly McDonald A Tale of the Old Frontier The footstep halted at the gate, came falteringly up the path, turned aside, and came nearer the window. The Romance of a Christmas Card And then, falteringly, "Hubert—when you were a boy, were you ever kept hidden away as if you meant ill to every one?" Everychild A Story Which The Old May Interpret to the Young and Which the Young May Interpret to the Old Enid looked down as she answered, falteringly: "I told Piper some time ago that it was quite impossible for me to do anything of the kind." What Timmy Did She appeared to be thinking, to be searching her memory, then said falteringly: "From Perpignan." The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 4 Next rose Maslova's lawyer, and timidly and falteringly began his speech in her defense. The Awakening The Resurrection It was the Liver Pills which had eventually introduced into her brain the idea she falteringly embodied for me. The Motor Maid And presently he began, falteringly, "My brothers and sisters …" "Oh," said Cinderella, understanding, "he doesn't want to leave his brothers and sisters." Everychild A Story Which The Old May Interpret to the Young and Which the Young May Interpret to the Old "Do you think—that I should go to some sanitarium?" the boy falteringly asked. The House of the Vampire Facing the dread consequences of such a dilemma, Paul went slowly and falteringly forward with the unhappy consciousness of his brother following warily at his heels. Destiny She paused for a moment falteringly, and then continued with an effort and in a low voice: 'I must respect the grave, for in it my heart is buried. In the Roaring Fifties I thought you would like to know," she continued, falteringly, when his indignation had somewhat subsided, "that you are mistaken in that about Zotique and me; we are not engaged. A Lover in Homespun And Other Stories "None for me," said the Cap'n, but he said it falteringly. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul And after a moment, falteringly, through white lips, she answered him. The Odds And Other Stories His amazed eyes beheld her come falteringly toward him, reaching out her hands. The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest She had begun falteringly and she ended passionately. The Rustlers of Pecos County Her lips moved slowly and a faint sound came falteringly from them. The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner "Yes," Bessie answered, falteringly, not quite understanding him, or knowing whether she should like the brother and sister arrangement as well as the cousin. Bessie's Fortune A Novel "Wherefore this wonderful butterfly, Aurelius?" said somebody falteringly. Famous Modern Ghost Stories The indignation that flashed in her first stammered sentences died falteringly in a contemptuous whisper. A Hoosier Chronicle The faith in progress which Christians have often held falteringly and have sometimes denied, appears to be confirmed and clarified by all that we are learning of creative evolution. The Unity of Civilization He was shown into the blue-and-white room, and there, after business had been transacted, very nervously on Miss Ailie's part, she offered him his choice between ginger wine and what she falteringly called wh-wh-whiskey. Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood The flounces of her skirt stood out about her like the delicate bell of a hollyhock; she followed the way falteringly. Different Girls "Can it be possible that you are—" "Brother Mauer, who you have thought was dead ages ago," he replied falteringly. Sister Carmen Two or three rods behind him the White Linen Nurse followed falteringly. The White Linen Nurse Bulwer, having failed in it for twenty years, struck it at last about this time, and so did, even before him, Mrs. Marsh, and perhaps others, falteringly and incompletely. The English Novel I stood, as if spellbound, watching her, and she watching me, until we both laughed, though somewhat falteringly. The Doctor's Dilemma You know," she began, falteringly, "that I have lost my husband; he died several months ago, and there has been some trouble about the settlement of his estate. Mona "I passed through it with my two children at Martinmas," the witness began falteringly. The Shadow of a Crime A Cumbrian Romance But she got up falteringly, and moved towards the bedroom. Flames When he opened them again he spoke falteringly: "I'm very sorry, son," he began. Buffalo Roost "He is my husband," I said, falteringly; "if he is ill, I will nurse him." The Doctor's Dilemma She falteringly named a sum that staggered him, and told him that she had indeed been very extravagant. Mona "Mr. Garth," she began falteringly, "if a sin lies heavy on your soul, it is better to tell God of it and cast yourself on the mercy of our Heavenly Father." The Shadow of a Crime A Cumbrian Romance "Can you tell me what time it is?" she asked, falteringly. Gordon Keith The principle of love and union learned however falteringly in the West during the last century, has been taken up in the East as well. Lord of the World "I do not know how to thank you," I answered falteringly. The Doctor's Dilemma "Caroline," falteringly whispered Judge Harvey, "I don't see what we—" "Pardon me," whispered Mr. Pyecroft, gently stepping forward among them. No. 13 Washington Square He had turned half aside, and was speaking falteringly. The Shadow of a Crime A Cumbrian Romance All stared; and saw the latch move up, up . . . and falteringly descend on the staple. Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts I rose falteringly, and asked in feeble accents,—'Is it you, Evelyn? The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 2, February, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy For a moment Hamilton felt as if the lower end of his heart had grown wings, and he began falteringly and in an almost inaudible voice. The Conqueror "Why did not my lord come into the garden, to the roses and doves and—me?" she asked falteringly, her gaze held now irresistibly by the dark orbs above her. Six Women "I don't know, Rotha, my girl," he answered falteringly; "I don't know—yet." The Shadow of a Crime A Cumbrian Romance "When you are away, I sometimes fear the Indians—or a snake—or—or something may harm you," said she, falteringly. Wild Western Scenes A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly Described It is an old law, held sacred by custom," he falteringly said, "that if one slays another man's watchdog, the slayer must himself protect for a year and a day the unwatched homestead. The Thirsty Sword "For goodness' sake, let me go, Chief," he begged, falteringly. The High School Captain of the Team Dick & Co. Leading the Athletic Vanguard "I had hoped to recover it first," I replied, falteringly; "but...." In the Days of My Youth He hesitated a moment, then with his hands in his pockets followed her to the parlour; while Phoebe, with Carrie's arm round her, went falteringly upstairs. Fenwick's Career "Emmeline," Mrs. Hamilton said, gently and falteringly, but her child heard her not, and she twined her arm around her, and tried to draw her towards her. The Mother's Recompense, Volume 2 A Sequel to Home Influence She flamed with loyalty to that little dead, bewildered woman, whose feet had walked so falteringly in her search for the roses of life. The Precipice No," you falteringly answer; "I thought there could be no harm in allowing him to mingle with his chums at school and to visit them in their homes. The value of a praying mother "I--I will listen," she said falteringly, "to all you have to say". Love under Fire Nerving herself to the performance of her duty she falteringly made her way between the crowded benches, past the reporters' table, and round back of the jury box. By Advice of Counsel No artistic effort can be effective, if it is a joyless straining after things falteringly grasped. The Silent Isle The girl's white cheeks grew red with embarrassment and shame as she answered, falteringly, "Yes." The Eyes of the World Forces within falteringly implored her to go no further. Fate Knocks at the Door A Novel "I--I will listen," she said falteringly, "to all you have to say." Love under Fire Mr. Simpkins falteringly admitted that he did not possess five hundred dollars. By Advice of Counsel I wonder," she said falteringly, "if he could give me a sign? From out the Vasty Deep "I wish you would tell——" she began falteringly, then a door creaked at the far end of the store, and the Yankee straightened himself with great promptitude, ready for instant departure. A Countess from Canada A Story of Life in the Backwoods I had to call out the astonished brethren by name; and even then they responded briefly and falteringly. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 35, September, 1860 At twenty-three, the same hand falteringly presented cigars on Sundays to the Father of the Marshalsea, and Father of the queen of his soul. Little Dorrit Presently his hand went falteringly to his forehead, an expression of wonderment filled his eyes—of wonderment and sudden understanding. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar The Uncommercial, invited to add another, falteringly demands how many birthdays a man born on the twenty-ninth of February will have had on completing his fiftieth year? The Uncommercial Traveller As the pair came thus falteringly into the center of the room, Sarah at last found her voice for an expression of sympathy. Within the Law The girl rose falteringly to a sitting posture upon the couch. Return of Tarzan "Jack, old man, don't you know me?" he continued falteringly, seeing no sign of recognition in his friend's eyes. The Round-Up A romance of Arizona novelized from Edmund Day's melodrama Slowly and falteringly, in sorrow and in hesitation, she had once approached me. The Woman in White Ladies and gentlemen," he falteringly said, "Signor Diotti left his hotel at seven o'clock and was driven to the Academy. The Fifth String She still walked the streets falteringly, seeking some place; but her heart was gone from the quest. Within the Law "He wants to see you," she repeated, falteringly. The Conquest of Canaan Picking up his gun, he falteringly attempted the ascent. The Round-Up A romance of Arizona novelized from Edmund Day's melodrama He clasped his hands together over his heart, as children do when they pray, and said falteringly, "If I own all the world, I give him you." The Troll Garden and Selected Stories Here the child’s voice lost its self-possessed note and became falteringly human. Beasts and Super-Beasts One or two of the women falteringly took the words up, and when he ended, the lank-haired man flung himself on the neck of the tall youth. Summer "You would like those, Dorothea," said Celia, rather falteringly, beginning to think with wonder that her sister showed some weakness, and also that emeralds would suit her own complexion even better than purple amethysts. Middlemarch Theron looked falteringly into her face, as he strove for words which should sufficiently mask the disgust this intelligence stirred within him. The Damnation of Theron Ware And whom has she deigned to name as a husband for me?' she added falteringly. The Torrents of Spring "Perhaps not everything is sad," I made answer, falteringly. In the Valley Generous Calderon!" said Fonseca, falteringly; "I ever hated the judgments of the vulgar. Calderon the Courtier, a Tale Angela descended from the witness-box falteringly, and would perhaps have fallen but for her father's strong grasp, which clutched her arm as she reached the last step. London Pride Or When the World Was Younger "Were you angry with me just now?" asked the girl, falteringly, utterly at a loss to comprehend the change in her stepfather's manner. Birds of Prey "All I can stand—and a little more," he added, falteringly; "I needed a win, a good win," he offered, in an explanatory voice. Thoroughbreds "It is a part of thee," said Cleonice falteringly; and as if she had said too much, she covered her face with her hands. Pausanias, the Spartan The Haunted and the Haunters, an Unfinished Historical Romance "But—but how"—one hearer began falteringly, and then stopped, evidently too overwhelmed by the astounding nature of the proposition laid down to be able even to frame a question. The Puritans He saw the best, to alter slightly the famous Horatian line, but he never could quite make up his mind whether he altogether approved of its wisdom, and therefore followed it but falteringly. Literary and Social Essays His eyes slowly filling with tear-drops, He falteringly says, "May I pray?" The Canadian Elocutionist "I don't know what you can think of me," she said falteringly. Mrs. Day's Daughters At last one of them asked, falteringly, "Then you will do nothing for us?" Hereward, the Last of the English "Yes!" she said falteringly, "I fear for you!" Devereux — Complete "Yes!" she said falteringly, "I fear for /you/!" Devereux — Volume 02 Believe me, gentlemen," she began, falteringly, "if there is any fraud, any conspiracy, I have borne no conscious part in it. Keith of the Border "Oh yes—he isn't one of us," she said falteringly. The Created Legend She looked at her brother falteringly, beseechingly—in awe of his decision, yet unable to go without making a plea for this father who was like something that had grown in her flesh with pain. Daniel Deronda If I add falteringly the hotel where we stayed a night in Toledo and the hotel where we abode a fortnight in Seville, I heap the measure of merit and press it down. Familiar Spanish Travels "Yes," said the girl, rather falteringly, with a sidelong glance at Lemuel. The Minister's Charge Roberts gets falteringly to his feet, and stands in helpless apprehension, while Mr. and Mrs. McIlheny bear down upon him from the door. The Albany Depot : a Farce They had seldom called Osborn father, but chief and head of the clan, and she thought it significant that Gerald used the name he often falteringly employed after boyish escapades. The Buccaneer Farmer Published in England under the Title "Askew's Victory" He turned, falteringly, seemed about to say something more, opened the door part way, hesitated, then said "good-day," and went out. Frank Merriwell's Nobility The Tragedy of the Ocean Tramp The next time I met the shy bee-man he on his part apologised for the exuberant bee-man—hesitatingly, falteringly, winding up with the words, "I think you will understand." Adventures in Friendship For, through the shining multitude, With feeble step and slow, A weary man, in garments rude, All falteringly did go. A Hidden Life and Other Poems "The vote?" she questioned, with her eager eyes; and, more falteringly, with that hoarse, broken whisper which pierced his heart. A Golden Book of Venice This evening," I falteringly continued, "I had set as the limit to my endurance of the intolerable situation. The House of the Whispering Pines Oh, Uncle Pros," she said falteringly, "I can't believe it yet. The Power and the Glory Then, supported by his father and mother, and with his uncles, aunts, and cousins doubtless not far off, he proceeded proudly but falteringly to the scene of the presentation. Hawthorne and His Circle "It is not decided yet," Ida replied, falteringly. Miss Ludington's Sister The color deepened in her cheeks and the pencil strokes came more falteringly, but she answered nothing. A Golden Book of Venice My heart sank, as I said falteringly, "I will pay you to-morrow." Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century As it is now, six years later, the North but falteringly supports the policy of the government, though impelled by the force of events which then you did not dream of. Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe She pointed the direction, and Mr. Button, bathed in cool perspiration, turned falteringly, and began to mount to the second floor. Tales of the Jazz Age But, dear," said Maggie, falteringly, "I promised Tom very solemnly, before my father's death,–I promised him I would not speak to Philip without his knowledge and consent. The Mill on the Floss "I only—I thought it was arranged that the picture was to be exhibited," she said, falteringly. December Love "I am trying to find a piece of money, which a gentleman threw me from his carriage window," she told him falteringly, scarcely able to speak from cold and hunger. The Junior Classics — Volume 6 Old-Fashioned Tales I want to tell you, Bessie," she said, falteringly, "but you will not tell any one, will you? Bessie Bradford's Prize "Yes, sah," falteringly replied the minstrel plebe, turning awkwardly and saluting with the wrong hand. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point "You did this for me!" he cried, falteringly. The Net How could the nurse guess that the moment she left, her helpless patient rose to his feet and falteringly at first, moved here and there about the room, stopping every moment or two to rest? The Boy Scouts on a Submarine "It is very, very sweet and kind of you," she said, falteringly. The Desired Woman Her toilet finished,—and the process had been lengthened by the trembling of her hands,—Janice descended falteringly to go through the hall to the veranda. Janice Meredith To the extreme left falteringly steps the man who fears the unknown future; his wife and mother sustain him by spiritual cheer. Sculpture of the Exposition Palaces and Courts "I haven't the money for the return trip," she went on falteringly. Mary Louise He stood before the bookshelves and laid his withered fingers falteringly upon the volumes, one after another. Dreams and Dream Stories Slowly and more falteringly they made their way three blocks, as far as 46th Street, sustained by the hope of finding reinforcements there. An Original Belle Very falteringly and still with downcast face the girl murmured, “No.” Janice Meredith Millie," she began, falteringly at first, "I feel with you and for you deeply. Without a Home He paused for breath: I falteringly strike in: "Have you a mother? have you kith or kin To whom your life is precious?" The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry Standing in his place with staring eyes and trembling fingers, he repeated falteringly the mystic words. If I Were King Her large, lustrous eyes were dim with tears, as she asked, falteringly, "Tell me the truth, Mr. Strahan; do you think my brother is very ill?" An Original Belle She stepped quickly to the side of her charge, who had walked falteringly toward the window and now stood peering into the darkness through the panes of the dormer. Felix O'Day In a vain endeavour to regain her confidence, she falteringly remarked. Dark Hollow "What horrible thing?" she asked, falteringly, the rich color coming and going on her face, and her heart beating violently as she put the question. Ziska "I hope— I hope there is nothing wrong," she went on falteringly. True to Himself : or Roger Strong's Struggle for Place Polly, who was in a condition to catch even at a straw for support, said falteringly: "I had the auction in my room because of dad." A Sweet Girl Graduate His pertinacity prevailed; and falteringly she replied, "As you like, Mr. Le Grande," resolving in her heart though, that this should be the last time. Leah Mordecai Then, as she became conscious of his astonishment, added falteringly: "Have you any objection to meeting me to-morrow on the bluff overlooking Dark—-" The voice of the clock, and that only! Dark Hollow They were almost there before he contrived to say, very falteringly: "You got my note?" The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig; a Novel "I am fond of exercise," he said falteringly. The Lilac Sunbonnet Little Cherry Blossom cleared her—or the medium's—throat and falteringly went on. Galusha the Magnificent I finished falteringly, for Mrs. Packard was looking at me with a show of startling alarm. The Mayor's Wife Feeling that her position was fast becoming intolerable she falteringly replied, "Friendly to you and Oliver but, even without all the reasons which move me, sharing my convictions." Dark Hollow "Where is your permit?" said the keeper, as she falteringly asked for admission. The Lights and Shadows of Real Life "I do … yes … in a specific sense …" young Draper falteringly maintained; and Mr. Spence turned with a discouraged gesture toward his secretary's suspended pen. Tales of Men and Ghosts He, in appearance dismayed, falteringly entreated her pardon. Veranilda "Are you quite sure of this?" he asked falteringly. The Master-Christian Then she scanned my face and said falteringly. Simon the Jester "What—what do you mean?" she asked falteringly. The Lamp of Fate His last questions were put so falteringly, almost so inaudibly, that the pastor might well believe his questioner beaten, brought back to modesty and silence. The Reign of Law; a tale of the Kentucky hemp fields "Norman and I know each other so much better now," she added, rather falteringly. The Daisy chain, or Aspirations Then slowly, falteringly, her amazed eyes over her shoulder upon him, Maggie crossed and unlocked the door. Children of the Whirlwind Now she only said, falteringly, and looking down, "I—I hoped you would come." Their Pilgrimage "I never felt better in my life," he said falteringly, but it seemed to him that every nerve and muscle in his frame was withering through fear. The Land of the Changing Sun I do not know if I will be permitted," she said falteringly; "my husband—" "Father Salvierderra will command it. Ramona "Did you write this?" said she, falteringly, to La Corriveau, and holding out the letter so mysteriously placed in her hand by M�re Malheur. The Golden Dog "Then—then," said the wild girl, falteringly, and turning aside her face,—"then I am not indifferent to thee; thou wouldst not give me to another?" Zanoni "If I had another chance..." she began falteringly. When God Laughs: and other stories "Please do not look at me so," she said, falteringly. A Face Illumined She had not finished the sentence; she was falteringly trying to finish it when Mr. Babbitt took the center of the stage. Shavings She quickly dropped her head again; she shifted her position; a band seemed to tighten around her throat; until, in a voice hardly to be heard, she murmured falteringly: "I have promised to marry Joseph." The Choir Invisible I know not," replied Viola, falteringly, but encouraged by the liquid softness of the accents that addressed her,—"I know not whether I am happy now, but I was last night. Zanoni Setting buoyantly forth, therefore, as if no rival less swift than Atalanta could compete with her, she ran falteringly, and often tumbled on the grass. The Blithedale Romance "I want a word with you, Mr. Bunting," he began abruptly, falteringly. The Lodger In a thin, cracked voice she spoke, hesitatingly, falteringly, as though she were using unfamiliar words and speaking a strange tongue. Tarzan the Untamed "Was this, indeed, thy belief?" said Irene, falteringly, but with an accent eloquent of joy. Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes "Of course they might want your clothes," he had to admit rather falteringly. The Little White Bird; or, Adventures in Kensington gardens Baby Blossom," said Old Man Shaw falteringly, "are you quite sure you'll be contented here? Chronicles of Avonlea Then the truth forced itself falteringly from her lips. Riders of the Purple Sage With terrible imprecations she devoted herself to the gods, and each time that Schahabarim pronounced a word she falteringly repeated it. Salammbo "The sympathetic person cannot have overstated their words," replied Ten-teh falteringly. Kai Lung's Golden Hours “What I said ain’t what I meant,” Martin confessed falteringly, while he made up his mind to throw himself wholly upon the other’s mercy. Martin Eden She walked across the kitchen and back, slowly, stiffly, falteringly, now that the stimulus of frantic fear was spent; but still she walked. Chronicles of Avonlea "Why, yes," said Jack, falteringly, "if they can get anyone to take his place." Vanished Arizona |
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