Example Sentences

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That which externally seemed will and immovableness was willingness and self-annihilation.

From Essays — First Series by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

He could impress a marble-like immovableness upon his features, which no scrutiny could penetrate.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 by Various

I was so astounded by the immovableness of that ladder that I remained stockstill, trying to account for it to myself like that imbecile mate of mine.

From The Secret Sharer by Conrad, Joseph

"I know better," retorts the critic, settling himself in his seat, with sullen but self-complacent immovableness.

From Main Street (From: "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales") by Hawthorne, Nathaniel

"You see, he sits there in solemn silence looking so tremendously wise that most men feel foolish if they speak, while as for doing anything the idea appears preposterous, in the face of his immovableness."

From The Sky Pilot, a Tale of the Foothills by Connor, Ralph