Frightened

Examples

• While it lasts they're frightened enough, but they soon get over it, sir. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
• I am quite grieved for him, and very much frightened, and so is Sir Thomas; and how glad I should be if you were here to comfort me. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
• Gudrun sat, sick at heart, frightened of the great, level surface of the water, so heavy and deadly. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
• Oh, his mother was frightened--she was afraid I should have all the family jewels reset. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
• Laurie dashed downstairs for water, while Meg and Hannah supported her, and Jo read aloud, in a frightened voice. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• He was so frightened of an Austrian. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
• Can you talk to me without feeling frightened, and without forgetting that I am a friend? Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• She was prepared to be wet through, fatigued, and frightened; but the event was still more unfortunate, for they did not go at all. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
• These words must have frightened her, for she skurried away very fast. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
• Do not let us be frightened from a good deed by a trifle. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
• And oh, she was so frightened! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• Innocent as I had been of any intention to terrify and agitate her, my heart smote me as I looked at the poor, pale, frightened face. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• She too was startled, almost frightened. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
• Nothing more they found, and it was a thoroughly awed and frightened group of savages which huddled around their king a few moments later. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
• She stole a sudden glance at the face close to hers, and then she gave a little frightened gasp. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
• I do not understand economy, and am frightened to death at debts. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• No, Mr. Murdstone, I have not worrited and frightened any sweet creetur to an early grave! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• She came flying into my room when I was ill in bed, and frightened me half out of my wits. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• It frightened him to think what must have gone to the making of her eyes. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• Bella looked half frightened, and yet half laughed. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• I am tired and frightened. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• In her soul she began to wrestle, and she was frightened. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
• It is my belief that she died of pure fear and nervous shock, though what it was that frightened her I cannot imagine. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
• Martha was frightened to death and begged my pardon; hoped nothing had been stolen. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• Sophia was frightened and shed tears. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• Ursula was frightened of him, and fascinated. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
• As Em'ly wishes of it, and as she's hurried and frightened, like, besides, I'll leave her till morning. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• Yes, out it came, and away ran Polly, frightened to death, and scrambled up on Aunt's chair, calling out, 'Catch her! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• The spasms were very bad: no wonder they frightened your maid; but she'll rally this time. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• The darkness and the scene frightened people. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.

Typist: Sanford