awed

• “The blankets were not!" the women repeated in awed whispers.”

  THE MASTER OF MYSTERY

• “The Vessel bumped to a halt at the outskirts of the village, but the only peep to approach was a small child, who stood staring at the Vessel in awed silence.”

  2007 May « A Bird’s Nest

• “At the same time, he speaks in awed tones about the position he has already attained: "Never in those dark days did I think I would be the administrator of the VA.”

  Soldiers of Misfortune

• “Barbara would hearken in awed fascination to that story of the man lost in the desert, whose eyes looked once upon fabulous wealth but who could never find it again.”

  The Windy Hill

• “All the horde had gathered outside and in awed silence was looking on.”

  Chapter IX

• “Sure nuff debbil, mammy?" whispered Marthy in awed accents.”

  Hagar's Daughter: A Story of Southern Caste Prejudice

• “His name awed his enemies more than his army," says Camden.”

  The Story of Ireland

• “At last I could declare, in awed happiness, ‘I can make anything! ”

  "Make It Yourself": Home Sewing, Gender, and Culture, 1890-1930

• “She started and would have uttered an exclamation, but something in its expression awed and restrained her.”

  At the Time Appointed

• “She recalled the awed exclamation of Eda when they had walked together along Warren Street on that evening in summer: "How would you like to live there!”

  The Dwelling Place of Light — Complete

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