Faltering
['fɔ:ltəriŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Falter
(a.) Hesitating; trembling.
(n.) Falter; halting; hesitation.
Typist: Nicholas
Examples
- I never saw such faltering, such confusion, such amazement and apprehension. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- It means, he added, in a faltering voice, that my brother Richard has obtained his freedom. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Is there--' demanded Monks with a faltering tongue,--'is there--no middle course? Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- I thought, my father, said Lucie, excusing herself, with a pale face and in a faltering voice, that I heard strange feet upon the stairs. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Remember, I leave Maurice in your hands, Mr Crispin, he said in a faltering voice; he is very dear to me, and you must protect him from all danger. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- You have guessed right, dear lady, she said, with a sweet simple faltering voice. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- She left me abruptly, her naturally firm voice faltering as she spoke those last words. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- And the knitting-women, never faltering or pausing in their Work, count Two. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Mr. Osborne, said Dobbin, with a faltering voice, it's you who are insulting the best creature in the world. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Mr Wegg was faltering and in danger of breaking down, when a bright thought flashed upon him. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- And I may take it for granted, no doubt,' with a little faltering, 'that you would be quite as contented yourself John? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- She had done her work now, and her hand, faltering on the arm of his chair since its last tending of him, was hesitating there yet. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Then Ursula broke into faltering challenge. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Adrian took pity on my faltering mien: Come with me, he said, I have much to say to you; come home with me--you know who I am? Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- He summoned up all his strength for one last trial, and bent his faltering steps towards it. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
Editor: Moll