Astonished

Examples

• The heart was thrilled, the mind astonished, by the power of the preacher: neither were softened. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• I am astonished. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
• Mr. Bounderby looked more astonished than hospitable, at sight of this uninvited party in his dining-room. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
• He at once threw himself on the astonished combatants, with his accustomed energy, and loudly called upon the bystanders to interpose. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• Penelope was astonished to find that Miss Clack had not called yet. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• Yes, my dear; why should you be astonished? Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
• She was too astonished, too much taken by surprise, even to be afraid. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
• You may be astonished to hear it, but my mother—ran away from _me_. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
• The young lady was astonished to find visitors at the gate, and expressed her feelings in appropriate action. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• I an't the least astonished at it in the world, for I have often thought of late, there was nothing more likely to happen. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
• Marianne was astonished to find how much the imagination of her mother and herself had outstripped the truth. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
• The lamps also were still useable, and thus the interior of the cabin appeared as bright as day to the astonished Tarzan. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
• Upon my word, Sir,' said the astonished Mrs. Pott, stooping to pick up the paper. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• They were not however the less astonished and dismayed when it appeared among themselves. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• But when I looked at my purchase, at home, where no glittering blades came into competition with it, I was astonished to see how handsome it was. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
• Childers replied pointedly, that he was not at all astonished to hear it. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
• The account of this little revolution in May Fair astonished and gave a little gaiety to an otherwise very triste conversation. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• I had been so much astonished already, that I only felt a kind of resigned wonder when Mr. Littimer walked forth, reading a good book! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• Are you astonished? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Are you not astonished? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
• I give you my honour, Mrs. Powler,' returned the stranger, detaching himself from the table, 'that I never was so astonished in my life! Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
• Of this incongruous family our astonished Amelia found herself all of a sudden a member: with Mrs. O'Dowd as an elder sister. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• I was really astonished at his assurance. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• But I live out of the world, and am often astonished at what I hear. Jane Austen. Emma.
• I am quite astonished at your suggesting such a thing, Maurice. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
• In the course of our conversation, the prince let fall a remark which astonished me. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• I always had an idea that you were at least seven feet high, and was quite astonished at your return from India to find you no taller than myself. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• The progress the youth made astonished the Jew. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• With an astonished look at the indomitable old face and the bright eyes, the Secretary repeated, 'Run away from him? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• She patronized Lady Gaunt and her astonished and mortified sister-in-law--she ecrased all rival charmers. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.

Typed by Cyril