Example Sentences

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Yet she was conscious of a strength that did battle with her half-instinctive aversion—a strength that might have compelled, but preferred to attract.

From The Swindler and Other Stories by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)

They had also an unreasoning and half-instinctive confidence in the man who led them, and in due time they plodded into sight of the town one night when the muggy land breeze was blowing.

From Long Odds by Bindloss, Harold

The half-instinctive sorrow abated its poignant agony; but a dull, hopeless heartache, almost physical, remained.

From The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation by Boldrewood, Rolf

She shrank from the glance of bold admiration he gave her, but resentment and half-instinctive dislike conquered this feeling, and she returned his greeting politely when Cliffe presented him.

From The Coast of Adventure by Bindloss, Harold

This half-instinctive act of generosity restored Helen to her presence of mind.

From Unlucky A Fragment of a Girl's Life by Austin, Caroline