Redoubled
[ri:'dʌbəld]
Definition
(adj.) become much greater in intensity or size or amount; 'we faced redoubled attacks from the enemy'; 'despite our redoubled efforts' .
Typist: Wilhelmina--From WordNet
Examples
- These cries redoubled in intensity as the stranger approached her bed; when he took her up, Let alone! Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Whenever I fell into a thoughtful state, this subject was sure to present itself, and all my uneasiness was sure to be redoubled. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- A wild cry of exultation arose from the Heliumite squadron, and with redoubled ferocity they fell upon the Zodangan fleet. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- She has offended somebody: who never forgives--whose rage redoubled when he saw you. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- But the sense of loneliness returned with redoubled force as she saw herself forever shut out from Selden's inmost self. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- We redoubled our tenderness and earnest attentions. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- We proceeded through the snow, which lay in masses impeding the way, while the descending flakes, driving against me with redoubled fury, blinded me. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- I sat at the prow, watching our course; when suddenly I heard the waters break with redoubled fury. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- We now watched this youthful congregation with redoubled interest. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- In this instance, when the inventor was largely his own financier, the difficulties and perils were redoubled. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- At this proposition, the hysterics came on with redoubled violence. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I heard the noise of the feet behind, and redoubled my speed. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- We felt extreme delight at our escape from political turmoil, and sought our solitude with redoubled zest. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- She redoubled her caresses to Amelia; she kissed the white cornelian necklace as she put it on; and vowed she would never, never part with it. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- She redoubled in cordiality. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- The laughter outside redoubled. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- On which the laugh was renewed and redoubled. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- The others redoubled their efforts. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
Typist: Wilhelmina