Continued
[kən'tɪnjuːd] or [kən'tɪnjud]
Definition
(adj.) without stop or interruption; 'to insure the continued success of the war'; 'the continued existence of nationalism'; 'the continued popularity of Westerns' .
Edited by Ingram--From WordNet
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Continue
(p. p. & a.) Having extension of time, space, order of events, exertion of energy, etc.; extended; protracted; uninterrupted; also, resumed after interruption; extending through a succession of issues, session, etc.; as, a continued story.
Typist: Theodore
Examples
- She is stouter, too, and altogether improved, continued Miss Rosalind, who was disposed to be very fat. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- I continued to live at the Cross of Gold. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Why, you silly man, she continued, where do you suppose I got them? William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Yes, he continued, after some turning over of pages, he was paid last on May 20th. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Only the first of the Han monarchs continued the policy of Shi-Hwang-ti against the _literati_. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- All the following day the same scene continued. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- This purpose continued as you wove it? Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- The fighting continued through three days. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The real reason lay in the reluctance which Mr. Holmes has shown to the continued publication of his experiences. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- But this is not all, continued the Colonel. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- As for you, Amy, continued Meg, you are altogether too particular and prim. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Since that, continued Ebrington, I have heard of nothing but Harriette Wilson wherever I went. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Yes--refused, Rebecca continued, with a sad, tearful voice. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- You are very diligent at that sewing, Miss Caroline, continued the girl, approaching her little table. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- I wish continued success to the labours of the Royal Society, and that you may long adorn their chair; being, with the highest esteem, dear sir, &c. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- I'm glad you think it good sport, brother, she continued, groping wildly through this amazement. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- At least he would return and see, before he continued what seemed to be a most fruitless quest. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- At least in some families, Rebecca continued. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- He continued to bet on his own play, but began often to fail. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- For hours the fury of the storm continued without surcease, and still the tribe huddled close in shivering fear. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- As soon as they were gone, he continued in a low tone. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- The conversation, thus turned on Adele, continued till we reached the light and cheerful region below. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- The pursuit was continued until after dark. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Thirdly, Account for that propensity, which this illusion gives, to unite these broken appearances by a continued existence. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Such were the gentle murmurs of Mrs. Bennet, and they gave way only to the greater distress of Mr. Bingley's continued absence. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- But as long as they strikes out'ards, sir,' continued Sloppy, 'they ain't so much. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- You must have been aware, continued Sir Thomas presently, you must have been some time aware of a particularity in Mr. Crawford's manners to you. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- Marianne slowly continued It is a great relief to mewhat Elinor told me this morningI have now heard exactly what I wished to hear. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- They may pledge and make pledge,' continued he, scornfully; 'they nobbut make liars and hypocrites. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- And, continued Joe Scott, Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
Typist: Theodore