timorously

Example Sentences

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Timorously she peeped out, and saw Lionel Belmont, in his shirt-sleeves, disappear round the corner.

From Tales of the Five Towns by Bennett, Arnold

Timorously, wondering what was to come from the coil of events as she saw them shaping in that region of barehanded conflict, she put on her hat and went forth.

From Joan of Arc of the North Woods by Day, Holman

Timorously the maid followed Janet through intricate windings to the broad stairway.

From Mistress Penwick by Payne, Dutton

Timorously she picked it up and probed inside.

From Caribbee by Hoover, Thomas

Timorously, he approached the great carcass and prodded with his foot.

From The Beginning by Finlay, Virgil