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Sentences ending with determination

He looked concentrated will and power as he stood with his hands clasped behind him, his shoulders thrown back, his eyes alight with fire and determination. [11]
A certain sullenness which Rudyard and no one else had ever seen came into her eyes, and her lips became white with an ominous determination. [11]
The old man was very pale, but there was no mistaking his determination. [11]
She came straight to where they stood, with an air of New England directness and determination. [4]
It isn't fair to leave you with the impression that this is a sudden determination. [9]
Once Barry Whalen, the most outwardly brusque and apparently frank of them all, had urged Byng to give Krool up, but without avail; and now Barry eyed the half-caste with a resentful determination. [11]
She had concealed the discovery of the will with an unswerving determination. [11]
She turned towards the bed, but stopped abruptly, because she heard footsteps in the hall outside--footsteps she knew, footsteps which for years had travelled towards her, day and night, with eagerness; the quick, urgent footsteps of a man of decision, of impulse, of determination. [11]
And the vine started for the pole, and began to climb it with determination. [4]
These sights and sounds had no depressing or intimidating effect on him; on the contrary, they stimulated his energy and determination. [2]

Sentences containing determination two or more times

As his eyes again became used to his surroundings, a look of determination, the determination of the true gambler, came into his face. [11]

More example sentences with the word determination in them

Missouri would not yield the point; and Congress that is, a majority in Congress--by repeated votes showed a determination not to admit the State unless it should yield. [7]
He pinioned her wrists with one hand and drew her towards the door, determination and anger in his face. [11]
All at once, with determination in her eyes, she said: "You didn't use him right or you'd not have been parted for five years. [11]
Timokhin, armed only with a sword, had rushed at the enemy with such a desperate cry and such mad, drunken determination that, taken by surprise, the French had thrown down their muskets and run. [2]
As the pony, with a presentiment that he was going home, or a determination that he would not go anywhere else (which was the same thing) trotted away pretty nimbly, Kit had no time to justify himself, and went his way also. [12]
These he guarded with a determination which he never roused himself to display in matters of graver import. [10]
Perhaps that was why, though Shiel loved her, he had had a bitterness which galled his soul; why he had a determination to win sufficient wealth to make himself independent of her. [11]
The hysterical passion which had possessed him suddenly passed, and a dark, sullen determination swept into his eyes and over his face. [11]
In Sally's eyes was the story of the past three years: of love and temptation and struggle, of watchfulness and yearning and anxiety, of determination and an inviolable hope. [11]
Her imperious determination was not to be resisted. [6]
And if he was a man above the common-place, he was as conspicuously energetic in his determination to acquire three for himself. [5]
His faithful friend's warnings and entreaties did not leave Orion unmoved; but he clung to his determination, representing to Nilus that he had pledged his word to Rufinus, and could not now draw back, though he had already lost all his pleasure in the enterprise. [10]
We want the virile energy of determination which made the oath of Andrew Jackson sound so like the devotion of an ardent saint that the recording angel might have entered it unquestioned among the prayers of the faithful. [6]
Ruth's course was vindicated now, and it certainly did not become Philip, who had nothing to offer but a future chance against the visible result of her determination and industry, to open an argument with her. [5]
Your attitude, your very words, proclaim your blindness to all that has happened you, your determination to carry out, so far as it is left to you, your own will. [9]
I've got to turn out these machines in order that our soldiers may have shrapnel to fight with, and what with enlistments and the determination of unscrupulous workmen to take advantage of the situation, I'm pretty hard pressed. [9]
Pessimism is perhaps too strong a word, and takes no account of the continued unimpaired morale and determination of the greater part of the British and French peoples. [9]
He was subject to this recurring invalidism all his life, and we must regard a good part of the work he did as a pure triumph of determination over physical discouragement. [4]
I know not to this day whether I shot from determination or nervousness. [9]
Only a determination to make out a case could, as it seems to me, have framed such an indictment as that which the secretary constructed by stringing together a slender list of pretended peccadillos. [6]
Ditmar seemed somehow to have managed to infuse not only Orcutt, the superintendent, but the foremen and second hands and even the workers with a common spirit of pride and loyalty, of interest, of determination to carry off this matter triumphantly. [9]
From a determination to fight his own fight with no material aids, he had never once used the antidote sent him by the Cure's brother. [11]
Her dauntless determination to accept the consequence of her acts, her willingness to look her future in the face, cried out to him in challenge. [9]
It was not till all was still again that she recollected herself, and her determination to get the famous physician to visit her lover revived in renewed strength. [10]
His face, she thought, had not lost that strange look of determination that she recalled. [9]
Having arrived at this determination, they made their preparations. [14]
I shudder to think where this determination of yours to have what you desire at any price will lead you in the future. [9]
In that moment there came a cowardly feeling, a sense of shamefacedness, and then, hard upon it, and overwhelming it, a determination to serve Boyd Madras so far as lay in my power, and to be a man, and not a coward or an idler. [11]
And it was then he made the determination to write for the newspapers in order to pay the rent on Mr. Brinsmade's house. [9]
There were in them determination and tenacity of purpose as well as the capability of passion. [4]
Her hand trembled, the shadows deepened in her eyes, but determination gathered at her lips. [11]
She gave him the letter, her heart standing still, but she was filled with a regnant determination to defend herself, to defend David against any attack, or from any consequences. [11]
He could see the fat, wheezy Duclosse hesitate, but the arid, alert Garotte had determination in every motion and look. [11]
In spite of the fact that I was unable to relate to a satisfying conception of religion my new-born determination, I made up my mind, at least, to renounce my tortuous ways. [9]
Success had developed the best side of him, the family side; and the worst side of him--a brutal determination to increase his big fortune. [4]
The eyebrows were straight, the brown eyes looked at the world with an almost scornful sense of humor, and I marked that there was determination in the chin. [9]
Sellers would have something; and have not both these cautious people expressed a determination to take an interest in the Ilium mine when they catch their larks? [5]
They are essentially slavish, and accept the common determination, seeking no better lot than to be led by any one ox who has enough self-reliance to accept the position. [1]
Early in the sitting a notable trap was set for Joan: "Will you submit to the determination of the Church all your words and deeds, whether good or bad? [5]
For that it should be removed was the determination of every man present. [11]
Hylda watched the shops, the houses, the squares, as she passed westward, her mind dwelling almost happily on the new determination to which she had come. [11]
But above all, she was cowed by the sudden change in Janet herself, by the attitude of steely determination eloquent of an animus persons of Lise's type are incapable of feeling, and which to them is therefore incomprehensible. [9]
And the closely set lips, which usually were slightly parted, and hardly covered two of her pearly white teeth, gave her a look of such determination, that Andreas could see that no obstacle would check her. [10]
The prospect of seeing with his own eyes those marvels of Pharaonic times which attracted so many travellers, was also an incitement, and his good spirits rose as soon as he observed what a reviving effect his determination to visit southern Egypt had upon Antinous. [10]
Roman lictors, and Scythian, Thracian, or Keltic men-at-arms kept every one out of the way who did not belong to the imperial train, with relentless determination. [10]
The determination of said board to be final and conclusive, and the draft to be made in conformity therewith. [7]
Shelby's threats and Robertson's warnings and Sevier's exhortations having no effect upon his determination to proceed to Kentucky, they began to advise him how to go, and he sat silent while they talked. [9]
An expression of resolution, emblematic of a determination to die, if necessary, in the performance of duty, was on her face as the machinery started; and her breath was not quite normal when, in an incredibly brief period, they descended at the ferry. [9]
After he had reached this determination he began to reflect more quietly. [10]
Their determination to protect him grew more eager with every vexatious delay on the part of the city council to deal with a matter which concerned one of their own body. [10]
This expression in Princess Mary did not frighten them (she never inspired fear in anyone), but they knew that when it appeared on her face, she became mute and was not to be shaken in her determination. [2]
Thus refreshed, we presently resumed the march with renewed vigor and determination. [5]
He had come prepared for trouble and difficulty, but he had rather more determination than most of his class and people, and his spirit of adventure was high. [11]
I am a practical man, and I think I can convince you, if you don't see it already, that my determination to go to the Legislature is an advantageous thing for your railroad. [9]
The case was plain: Even with the fixed determination not to sacrifice himself for others he could not help doing it; the impulse was too strong for him. [10]
Her instinct had pierced far; and as she realised his suspicions, perhaps his certainty, and heard his words of covert insult, which, as she saw, David did not appreciate, anger and determination grew in her. [11]
That cannot be permitted," said his engaging friend, with an air of determination. [4]
Trusting much in our good cause, the strength of our candidates, and the determination of the Whigs everywhere to do their duty, we go to the work of organization in this State confident of success. [7]
In accordance with our determination, as expressed last week, we present to the reader the articles which were published in hand-bill form, in reference to the case of the heirs of Joseph Anderson vs. James Adams. [7]
The simple result of George's protests was to make Honora dance with Algernon the more, evincing, even at this period of her career, a commendable determination to resent dictation. [9]
But her mother noticed, with a little anxiety, the sometimes flushed face, and the sign of an eager spirit in the kindling eyes, and, as well, the serious air of determination and endurance in her face at unguarded moments. [5]
The government are not cowards; the Admiralty are gentlemen of determination. [11]
For there were none that could have hindered his determination. [4]
Philostratus will inform my mother of my determination. [10]
By dint of minute observation and reasoning powers and unflagging determination she passed rapidly through several strata, and had made a country place out of her husband's farm in Tunbridge, so happily and conveniently situated near Leith. [9]
There was a merciless hatred in the Seigneur's face, a deadly purpose in his eyes; the wild determination of a man who did not care whether he lived or died, ready to throw himself upon a hundred in his hungry rage. [11]
With five hundred men ready to turn him loose in the plains without dogs or food, he carried himself with a watchful coolness and complacent determination which got home to their minds with great force. [11]
Then the old man turned to the Romany with a great anger and determination in his face. [11]
In the report made to the Emperor, Don Luis suppressed everything which could offend him; but Charles remained immovable in his determination to withdraw the expected gift of Fate, from its first entrance into the world, from every influence except his own. [10]
She did not look at him, but stared with determination into the fire. [9]
Honora cried a little over that letter, but her determination to go to Silverdale was unshaken. [9]
But no man knows what forces are at work in the determination of his ego. [6]
They could not know how the manly strength of Clement's determination had nerved her for womanly endurance. [6]
For at first it had been a reckless determination to achieve something at any cost, and now it resolved itself into an adventure worthy of all his reason and cunning, and keenness of eye and ear. [13]
He had gone into the Pelican House intending to tell Jethro of his determination to agree to the marriage. [9]
At another brief interview, during which McCrae had betrayed no surprise, uttered no censure or comment, Hodder had announced his determination to remain in the city, and to take no part in the services. [9]
Mr. Crewe himself interested him, and he found himself speculating how far a man would go who charged the fastnesses of the politicians with a determination not to be denied and a bank account to be reckoned with. [9]
Ulrich still remained in the gloomy cell, loaded with chains, scantily fed on bread and water, constantly looking death in the face; but a fresh, beautiful spirit of defiance and firm determination to live animated the youth, who was now at peace with himself. [10]
The great mystery in hunting seems to be--a good marksman, a resolute mind, a fixed determination, and my world for it, you will never return home without sounding your horn with the breath of a new victory. [5]
On his features, in his attitude, was stamped the undying determination of the South. [9]
Nevertheless, there was in her words a new undertone of determination he had never before heard--or, at least, noticed. [9]
Pierre came back in a few days to see how Shon was, and expressed his determination of staying to help Sir Duke, if need be. [11]
It struck me, however, that Galt Roscoe appeared to view the matter from a stand- point not professional; the more so, that he expressed his determination to go to the newest part of a new country, to do the pioneer work of the Church. [11]
The judge scratched his head over it awhile, and said there was no way of coming to a determination, because just as many men could be brought into court who would testify on one side as could be found to testify on the other. [5]
His very kindness, his chivalry in defending her; his inflexible determination that all should be over between them forever, that she should be prevailed upon to be to Rudyard more than she had ever been--it all drove her into a deeper isolation. [11]
He had only himself to rely upon, but he had confidence in his prospects, conscious, doubtless, of his own powers, knowing his own industry and determination, and being of an eminently cheerful and hopeful disposition. [3]
She would show him!--such was her dominating determination. [9]
He would inform him of his determination by the first messenger despatched from Brussels to the Emperor. [10]
After an instant's hesitation he handed the letter to M. Fille, who pressed his lips with an air of determination, and put on his glasses. [11]
One determination possessed her, to go to the Chippering Mill, to Ditmar. [9]
She adhered to her determination to leave the governor's house in the morning. [10]
The contemplation of her courage, of her determination to abide by nothing save the truth, had had a power over him that he might not estimate, and he loved her as a man loves a woman, for her imperfections. [9]
She kept up her compliments, and I kept up my determination to deserve them or die: "Ah, you have had experience! [5]
He glanced at her as though her determination to leave Silverdale so soon surprised him. [9]
And now that he had quarrelled with his father for her sake, and was bent with all the determination of his character upon making his own way in the world, what was she to do? [9]
The determination which he had confided to his physician was as immovable as everything which he had maturely considered. [10]
Your determination must have been suddenly taken," he added, "for I have nothing from Mr. Carvel on the subject of your coming. [9]
His determination may have been strengthened by the confession of Mrs. Benson that her family were intending an extensive summer tour. [4]
He laid his hand with firm determination on the wealth in his charge and would not allow her another solidus for the sole and dearest aim of her life. [10]
However, as he had made up his mind not to wait another day, he addressed himself to the trial before him with a determination to succeed, if any means at his command would insure success. [6]

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