List of antonyms from "patting on back" to antonyms from "paved way"


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Definition of the day : « paused »

  • verb wait, delay
Example sentences :
  • In this holy atmosphere we paused for a moment in silent reverence.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Passing the Jewish cemetery, Kate and Harry paused a moment.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • Philip, after a moment's hesitation, followed her, and paused in the doorway.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • She paused, with a look of expectation, as if she waited for my consenting answer.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • "I'll see you later," said Grace, as they paused for a moment in front of Vinton's.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • He stepped to the door into the horse shed and paused; there was no sound.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • With his hand on the knob of the drawing-room door Austin paused and looked at him.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • Andrew paused in the shallows to allow Sally one swallow; then he went on.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • There they paused, and stood for a few minutes face to face talking earnestly.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • He paused, evidently expectant of laudatory corroboration from the secretary.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana