Example Sentences

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And clustered close drew the three comrades, with Death at their elbows, and as the oldest rose totteringly he spoke in a voice audible only for a few feet.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Yes, I dare not linger here," returned Allison, rising but totteringly.

From Elsie's Womanhood by Finley, Martha

As Felipe approached, the old man's face beamed with pleasure, and he came forward totteringly, leaning on a staff in each hand.

From Ramona by Jackson, Helen Hunt

One day a woman, frail and gray, Stepped totteringly across the floor— "Let in," said she, "the light of day, Then, Jean, unlock the bottom drawer."

From The World's Best Poetry, Volume 3 Sorrow and Consolation by Carman, Bliss

Phebe’s eyes were wide open, but she made no sign when the sick woman rose totteringly to her feet.

From Polly of Lady Gay Cottage by Dowd, Emma C.