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Sentences starting with firmly

Firmly as ever she moved along the rope stretched through the wooden stay behind her, holding the balancing pole as she went. [10]
Firmly resolved to resign Barbara before his brother Ferdinand reached Ratisbon with his family, he rose from the priedieu and sought his couch. [10]
Firmly resolved as I was to note our entrance into the harbor, I could not keep the place in mind; and while we were in our state-room and before we knew it, the steamboat Jay at the wharf. [4]
Firmly but kindly I told him my name was Mark Twain, and I awaited results. [5]
Firmly persuaded that he had won her over to Caracalla's side, he had left her to her own reflections. [10]
Firmly resolved to carry out her threat she stepped towards the figure, but Polykarp placed himself in her way, raising his arm imploringly to defend it, and saying, "Not to-day--not yet, mother! [10]
Firmly bound in a two-wheeled cart, drawn by mules, he was dragged over stock and stones to Madrid. [10]

Sentences ending with firmly

At last, the youth succeeded, by means of the cleverest trick I ever saw, in clasping his opponent firmly. [10]
The object in the body and the heating apparatus is the same; to increase the extent of surface.--We mix hair with plaster (as the Egyptians mixed straw with clay to make bricks) so that it shall hold more firmly. [6]
I can not steal his daughter and his safety too--" "You must escape," she interrupted firmly. [11]
You've too much sense to go on caring for a man that--" "I'm going to get married," said Kitty firmly. [11]
Mandane kicked the purse away, rushed after the carriage and clung to it firmly. [10]
Anger, apprehension, indignation, possessed her, but she held herself firmly. [11]
A light spread over his face, his hands felt for the chair-arms and held them firmly. [11]
But I kept on firmly. [11]
The man does not live who is more devoted to peace than I am, none who would do more to preserve it, but it may be necessary to put the foot down firmly. [7]
For one brief moment she cherished the suspicion that Cordula had not acted from pure sympathy, but to impose upon Heinz Schorlin a debt of gratitude which would bind him to her more firmly. [10]

Short sentences using firmly

There, press firmly, so. [11]
I firmly believe it myself. [5]

Sentences containing firmly two or more times

We are here to stand firmly for a principle--to stand firmly for a right. [7]

More example sentences with the word firmly in them

He had been within an ace of losing his Katterle forever, and through no one's guilt save that of the man on whose truth and steadfastness she so firmly relied. [10]
Only Pierre sat with masterful stillness, his eyes never moving from the face of the player; his arms folded; his feet firmly wedded to the floor. [11]
This was coincident with his failure at the ash-factory, where he mismanaged and even robbed Jean Jacques right and left; and she had firmly insisted on Jean Jacques evicting him, on the ground that it was not Sebastian Dolores' bent to manage a business. [11]
Then she said, with her hands firmly clenching at her side,--"I'll do it. [11]
The spur was with difficulty drawn from the skull, and as the kite, though dead, retained his grasp, the two birds were firmly locked together; but the cock when disentangled was very little injured. [1]
La Tremouille turned white with anger, but he pulled himself firmly together and held his peace. [5]
The decisive hour which often unites earnest men more firmly than many previous years had come to both. [10]
The terrible misfortune which had now befallen him had only bound her more firmly to the man she loved. [10]
But her eyes were firmly fixed upon a point far beyond their vision. [9]
But the lips were firmly closed, bidding defiance, as ever, to the world. [9]
The slanting walls were built as firmly as if they were intended to last for centuries and defy a violent assault. [10]
One thing, however, was now firmly established in his belief: that his favourite virtues were really the fairest of all, because--one will answer for all--man never felt happier than when he had succeeded in keeping his fidelity inviolate and maintaining his steadfastness. [10]
Only one man was moving at a time; when he was firmly planted the next advanced, and so on. [5]
But his time was limited, for the misguided youth's faithful German heart held firmly to one resolve; he must present himself to Coello at the end of the appointed time. [10]
The maiden's brow was grave and thoughtful, the lips firmly set; but she seemed to Dido to have grown, and to have gained something of her mother's mature dignity. [10]
The sculptor, too, was firmly resolved to keep the oath imposed upon him. [10]
Among the latter was an excursion to Cassel which was associated with an adventure whose singular course impressed it firmly on my memory. [10]
At last he was about to lay his hand on the lad's shoulder, but paused as by the moonlight he saw Ephraim raise one arm though, before he lay down, both hands were tied more firmly than before. [10]
With its massive walls and heavy, red-tiled roof that sloped steeply to many points, it seemed firmly planted for ages to come. [9]
She could already walk firmly enough to mount the few rough steps which led to the opening in the rocks and, obeying the tameless yearning of her heart, she rose from the arm-chair and walked as rapidly as her feeble strength permitted toward the frigidarium. [10]
As business freshened, wages climbed gradually up to two hundred and fifty dollars--the association figure--and became firmly fixed there; and still without benefiting a member of that body, for no member was hired. [5]
But from the very hour that he felt his power over her firmly established, he would begin to remodel her after his own worldly pattern. [6]
Mr. Trixton Brent, very firmly astride of a restive, flea-bitten polo pony, surveyed her amusedly. [9]
She induced Junker Van Hoogstraten, whom she held as firmly as a farrier holds a filly, to defer the wedding until Easter. [10]
He drew them up quickly, tied them together firmly, and let the great coil down. [11]
There was an unusual lock of benignity upon his firmly moulded features, and an air of ease which rather surprised Mr. Bradshaw, who did not know all the social experiences which had formed a part of the old Master's history. [6]
This third and totally-unexpected shaking-up had caused him to feel somewhat deranged internally, though it had not altered the opinions now so firmly planted in his head. [9]
As the other took out his watch, Shon said firmly but quietly: "Pierre, I gave you the lie to-day concerning me wife, and I'm here, as I said I'd be, to stand by the word I passed then. [11]
I at once took command of the enterprise, saying firmly at the same time that I would shoot the first man who disobeyed my orders. [11]
Was this due to jealousy or merely wounded vanity at being supplanted in a heart which he firmly believed belonged, though only in bitter hate, solely to him? [10]
He went up to him, took his hand (a thing he never used to do), and drew it downwards as if wishing to ascertain whether it was firmly fixed on. [2]
She was glad to have Ulrich clasp her so firmly, so she pressed her cheek closer to his, loosened her fingers from his neck, caressingly stroked his face with her cold hand, and murmured: "You are kind, Ulrich, and I love you! [10]
I know all this, and yet it is as firmly established as Alpine mountains----" Here a low laugh escaped the Emperor's lips. [10]
I incline to think it probable that your nerves will fail you occasionally for a while; but once you get them firmly guarded now that trouble is over forever. [7]
Yet she smiled them firmly away, to the wonder of Jansen, and to its satisfaction, for was it not a tribute to all that she would distinguish no particular unit by her permanent favour? [11]
I believe that their confidence in the authenticity of Mrs. Eddy's inspirations is so limitless and so firmly established that no change, however violent, which she might make in a Bible text could disturb their composure or provoke from them a protest. [5]
Dragged down by the weight of the Apprentice, Mattingley's feet were now firmly on the ground. [11]
Raevski reported that the troops were firmly holding their ground and that the French no longer ventured to attack. [2]
The experiences of the past few days had swept through the peace of her young soul like a tempest, overthrowing firmly built structures and fanning glimmering sparks to flames. [10]
She sprang from the litter and alighted on the ground with both feet at once, clung firmly to the door, and haughtily flung back her head, crowned with a wealth of dark locks. [10]
If I left the house firmly resolved to bethink myself and, as I had bidden my sister, avoid danger and the gossip of the people, my feet still led me only where he desired to meet me. [10]
Throwing one on the floor in front of the Englishman, he ran to the door and locked it, and turned round, the sword grasped firmly in his hand, and white with rage. [11]
That he despised the conventionalities of society, and was a sloven in his toilet, was firmly believed; and the belief endeared him to the hearts of the people. [4]
His conception of the character and mission of Columbus is largely outlined, but firmly and most carefully executed, and is one of the noblest in literature. [4]
The nurse refused the beads squarely and firmly, and that ended the matter. [5]
In reply to the anxious question of her husband, whom she met on the threshold of the room, as to what she was seeking there, she answered firmly, "What is right and pious"; then modestly whispered her request to the abbot. [10]
I see too that one of her windows is still firmly closed. [10]
Yet Fate provided that it should soon be welded more firmly than ever. [10]
But the chain that bound him to his companions in suffering was too firmly forged, and was so carefully examined and hammered every morning and evening, that the attempt to escape would only have plunged him into greater misery. [10]
She believed firmly that Bartja and Nitetis were innocent, though she could not explain to herself what had happened. [10]
It was a terrible sight, yet grand and worthy of being wrested from oblivion by art, and it impressed itself firmly on his mind. [10]
Position: A plank ten feet long, and from nine to twelve inches broad, to be firmly fixed on edge, on the ground, as the line between us, which neither is to pass his foot over upon forfeit of his life. [7]
Florette wished to tell him that the Eletto was her son, but the latter begged her to wait till his power was more firmly established, and how could she refuse her darling anything? [10]
I have enjoyed sufficient honor now, and shall stand firmly on my rights. [10]
In throwing a stone or spear, and in many other actions, a man must stand firmly on his feet; and this again demands the perfect co-adaptation of numerous muscles. [1]
She held her stick firmly, and gave Nancy an indomitable look. [9]
Then, Charmian, stay, stay under any circumstances, cling to her more firmly than ever, for then, then, my sister, she will be more wretched--ten, a hundred fold more wretched than if Octavianus deprives her of everything, perhaps even life itself. [10]
Now, you who stand so firmly on so high a platform--now you standard-bearer of the truth answer me. [10]
But he said something prayerfully, then closed his lips firmly, and gently laid the figure down, where it was immediately clothed about with slumber. [11]
He said the society had been in existence four years, and already had two members, and was firmly established. [5]
He believed this so firmly that others, looking at him, were persuaded of it too and did not refuse him either a leading place in society or money, which he borrowed from anyone and everyone and evidently would not repay. [2]
It is a singular thing that actual events which happened in those early days have largely vanished from my memory; but the fairy tales I heard and secretly experienced became firmly impressed on my mind. [10]
Suppose that she should profit by the wish he showed so plainly, and through jealousy bind the man whom she loved anew and more firmly than ever? [10]
But with domesticated sheep the presence or absence of horns is not a firmly fixed character; for a certain proportion of the merino ewes bear small horns, and some of the rams are hornless; and in most breeds hornless ewes are occasionally produced. [1]
But Lord Rippingdale she saw with ease, and she met his eyes firmly, and one should say, with some malicious triumph, were she not a woman. [11]
He was right; she made a motion backward, but he held her firmly, tenderly. [11]
From the beginning she had been firmly convinced that the "Mustache," as she now called the knight in a tone of the most intense aversion, had contrived this base conspiracy, and her opinion was strengthened by Biberli. [10]
His hat was set firmly on his head. [11]
The face was sensitive and well fashioned, but not strong; the hands were delicate, yet firmly made. [11]
I do not say that it is true--it may be dreams; and yet, as I say, it is firmly in my mind. [11]
She had been ruled firmly, almost oppressively, and she had not yet revolted. [11]
Ruth held the rudder firmly, and her young sister and Mrs. Revel sat perfectly still. [11]
Her soul, as Roxana, must of course feel drawn to his; in that he firmly believed. [10]
Instinctively he glanced round for a weapon, mechanically his hands firmly grasped the chair in front of him. [11]
He had firmly resolved that on no account would he stay in Ratisbon. [10]
He will consequently resolve more or less firmly to act differently for the future; and this is conscience; for conscience looks backwards, and serves as a guide for the future. [1]
These different people--businessmen, relations, and acquaintances alike--were all disposed to treat the young heir in the most friendly and flattering manner: they were all evidently firmly convinced of Pierre's noble qualities. [2]
As his footsteps receded from her bedside, she pressed her lips more firmly together, thinking: "Why should I spoil his beautiful dream of happiness? [10]
Yet he would rather give up both than an idea which had got firmly fixed in his mind. [11]
He unfolded his plan to Coello without delay, at first modestly, then firmly and defiantly. [10]
I caused my piers to be firmly set up in ranks in the cellar, and upon them I laid six of my forty-foot ladders, side by side, and laid six more on top of them. [5]
Like an eminent physician who has never himself experienced neurosis, the Honourable Dave firmly believed that he understood the trouble from which his client was suffering. [9]
Verily, I owe Phanes thanks for confiding to me your vile intentions, and so enabling me to bind my friends and supporters, to whom Rhodopis is precious, more firmly to my throne. [10]
On returning home Petya announced resolutely and firmly that if he was not allowed to enter the service he would run away. [2]
I think when people get used to a bad state of things they had better stick to it; in fact, they don't usually like a better state so well, and I shall keep that firmly in mind. [8]
The Baltimore convention passed a set of resolutions, among other things, approving these vetoes, and General Cass declares, in his letter accepting the nomination, that he has carefully read these resolutions, and that he adheres to them as firmly as he approves them cordially. [7]
He, for his part, firmly believed in Serapis and his might, and in the prophecies and calculations which declared that his fall must involve the dissolution of the organic world and its relapse into chaos. [10]
We slackened our pace to let them come up, and in the meantime I got out my cargo of grapes and dropped them firmly but reluctantly into the shadows by the wayside. [5]
It had stood open during the day, but the frost fastened it firmly to the frame. [10]
Guida's hands were on the tiller firmly, doing Jean's bidding promptly. [11]
When he arrived on the ground he found his friends unterrified; they were standing firmly by him and were full of courage. [5]
The great majority of these poor creatures were already ruined by such competition, and Amru, seeing the Arab leather-workers, weavers, ropemakers, and the rest, threatened with the same fate, had determined to set himself firmly to restrict all this monastic work. [10]
The impassive profile of the other, the close-cropped beard and the firmly held cigar that seemed to go with it,--Stephen recognized as that of the strange Captain Grant who had stood beside him in the street by the Arsenal He had not changed a whit. [9]
Coniston was proud of Jethro, prouder of him than ever since his last great victory in the Legislature, which brought the Truro Railroad through to Harwich and settled their townsman more firmly than ever before in the seat of power. [9]
Amid the turmoil of his activities and distractions, however, Pierre at the end of a year began to feel that the more firmly he tried to rest upon it, the more Masonic ground on which he stood gave way under him. [2]
All his hope of deliverance from thraldom was in the love of Tragabigzanda, whom he firmly believed was ignorant of his bad usage. [4]
She took no notice, but held his hand firmly, as though to say that she had no wish to see. [11]
Put he would not relinquish what he had once firmly determined and proved to himself by reasoning to be the correct course. [10]
But they did not cut off or overthrow anybody and the French army, closing up more firmly at the danger, continued, while steadily melting away, to pursue its fatal path to Smolensk. [2]
The chain of nervous actions has become firmly established. [6]

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