Somewhat

Examples

• The most efficient form of water motor is the turbine, a strong metal wheel shaped somewhat like a pin wheel, inclosed in a heavy metal case. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
• Somewhat as a house is composed of a group of bricks, or a sand heap of grains of sand, the human body is composed of small divisions called cells. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
• Somewhat to her surprise, Sir Philip followed her advice to the letter, and actually, towards the close of September, arrived at the priory. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• What was there in this simple and somewhat pretty sleeping-closet to startle the most timid? Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• Gerty Farish had opposed the plan with all the energy of her somewhat inarticulate nature. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
• The road was somewhat cleared for them by the gunboats. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• I felt some hesitation in suggesting rank as high as the colonelcy of a regiment, feeling somewhat doubtful whether I would be equal to the position. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• Since the close of the war I have come to know Colonel Mosby personally, and somewhat intimately. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• Jaelthe stern woman; sat apart, relenting somewhat over her captive; but more prone to dwell on the faithful expectation of Heber coming home. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• For myself, I was kept somewhat busy during the winter of 1847-8. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• She has suffered somewhat from the bite of the adder; but it is exhaustion which has overpowered her. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• This sounded so like a falsehood, that the old gentleman looked somewhat sternly in Oliver's face. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• His appearance, different from any I had ever before seen, and his flight, somewhat surprised me. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
• Thus they reached Mr Venus's establishment, somewhat heated by the nature of their progress thither. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• I wish I were going myself, said Charles Darnay, somewhat restlessly, and like one thinking aloud. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• I love home, I am somewhat domestic, I love, dearly love my parents, and wish to improve the little talents God has given me. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• The lithographic press somewhat resembles in form an iron printing press, but differs from it greatly in its mode of action. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
• Somewhat daunted by this reception, Jo hesitated on the threshold, murmuring in much embarrassment. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Somewhat reassured, Emmeline settled herself back on her pillow. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• No wonder if my answer appear somewhat new, since the question itself has scarce ever yet been thought of. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
• Somewhat later, the handle became pointed, and was engraved with bright, cut ornaments and a cartouch at the end in which were engraved the initials of the owner. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
• He appeared somewhat reassured, on beholding her in the same listless attitude from which he had first roused her. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• Raymond had somewhat raised himself at our approach, but it was with difficulty that he exerted himself even thus much. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• Again a startled look came over the somewhat vacuous face of Miss Mary Sutherland. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
• A somewhat difficult feat, achieved with great dexterity, and with a prodigious splash. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• The oak staircase creaks somewhat as I descend, but not much:--I am in the carré. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• I hope so, dearest Lizzie,' said Eugene, wistfully, and yet somewhat whimsically. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• Birkin looked at him steadily, as if somewhat taken aback. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
• I feel somewhat at a loss, as to my future course. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• In another point of view, however, the Jew's haste proved somewhat more than good speed. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.

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