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Meanings of upright in English
Catalan
piano vertical Usage of upright in English
1
The motion roused the dying man;-hesat bolt upright in his bed.
2
The English are in general upright and honest, therefore unsuspecting and credulous.
3
Efforts to bring the Costa Concordia cruise ship upright are under way.
4
There was something solemn in the manner in which he stood upright.
5
Forever Young.... May you always be courageous, Stand upright and be strong.
6
In the early afternoon, standing upright in the canoe, she sighted Hikueru.
7
Is my help from the Lord; who saveth the upright of heart.
8
There was good to excellent agreement between supine and upright IVC measurements.
9
Behind me, I heard Strike grunting as she clawed her way upright.
10
A huge cannon stood upright nearly in the centre of the yard.
11
Only my maniacal strength at that moment kept us upright and moving.
12
A few moments later, her father followed, carrying a sword, held upright.
13
An upright hominid could see better, but could also be seen better.
14
The babe has first smooth, horizontal gums; then the upright teeth appear.
15
TIRED Driving position felt very upright; couldn't ever find a comfortable fit.
16
The man stood upright, back in the shadow: it was old Yare.
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