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He is said completely to have overawed the Arabs, your old friends, by his great strength, height, and energy.

From Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 6 by Lockhart, J. G. (John Gibson)

With these words Jericho stood up, regarding Biler with an appearance of grave dignity, which would have overawed even a less solemn lad than this.

From The Lily and the Cross A Tale of Acadia by De Mille, James

The sight that met his gaze there might have overawed the most reckless of men.

From Fighting the Flames by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

She would have faced the man, and have overawed him; he should have been made to understand the gross selfishness of his behaviour.

From Born in Exile by Gissing, George

At this point the door opened, and Lady Lucy glided in, clad in a frail majesty which would have overawed any one but Elizabeth Niton.

From The Testing of Diana Mallory by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.