flurried

Example Sentences

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Flurried by the encounter, Jane stood looking about her.

From The Nether World by Gissing, George

Flurried and short of breath, she reached home just as Mrs. Conwell rang the door-bell.

From Apples, Ripe and Rosy, Sir by Crowley, Mary Catherine

Flurried, and hardly knowing what she was about, Mrs Hoste started to follow the messenger.

From 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War by Mitford, Bertram

Flurried though he was, he could not fail to notice the white embroidered cloth spread diagonally on the table, and the cold meat and the pastry and the glittering cutlery and crystal thereon.

From The Grim Smile of the Five Towns by Bennett, Arnold

Flurried by his double difficulty, Paul stopped again and glanced over his shoulder.

From Captain Dieppe by Hope, Anthony