had overawed
- past perfect of overawe.
Example Sentences
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Jathrop's appealing ease of manner had overawed her all the way up from the station, and the walk had been accomplished in stately silence.
From Susan Clegg and Her Love Affairs by Warner, Anne
In truth, she had not felt the courage to refuse; in a manner he had overawed her.
From The Odd Women by Gissing, George
Several times this man had overawed, outwitted, beaten him.
From Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts by Stellman, Louis J. (Louis John)
If she was silent he might think he had overawed her.
From The Rhodesian by Page, Gertrude
The bold and successful manner in which the Americans had overawed the soldiery and coerced submission to their demands, irritated them highly, and made them wish for a good opportunity to retaliate.
From The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 by Headley, Joel Tyler
