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Meanings of startled in English

Startled.

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Usage of startled in English
1
Its ground motion, however, startled seismically-jaded Southern Californians over a wide region.
Reuters
2
The sound in it startled her; it was like something calling one.
The Song of the Lark
3
Before he could follow, however, he heard a startled gasp behind him.
Shadows Return
4
Her choice of words startled and embarrassed Wallander, but he said nothing.
Firewall
5
The sound of the trumpets startled her; the unusual noises terrified her.
The Nameless Castle
6
His startled mind rose to the conception; this also is in life.
The War in the Air
7
I don't think I said anything at all; I was too startled.
The eyes of a king
8
The sandpeople are easily startled, but they'll soon return in greater numbers.
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
9
The ceremony was forgotten in the panic that seized the startled savages.
Nedra
10
The two knights were startled-yes ,andtroubled; and the Sieur Bertrand said:
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1
11
Though Reiko had been gone almost five days, her absence startled him.
The Dragon King’s Palace
12
Bella turned to glance in startled surprise at the girl in bed.
Ruth Fielding Down East; Or, The Hermit of Beach Plum Point
13
An intense and startled expectancy dawned in his face; his lips parted.
The Mating of Lydia
14
Bolan gave a final push and the startled minder was left open.
Desperate cargo
15
Barkswell stared in a startled way into the face of the new-comer.
Five Thousand Dollars Reward
16
Artoo emitted a loud, startled squeal and immediately released the power lamp.
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
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