1 I was struck with the singular posture he maintained.
2 Nimble as a cat, Tashtego mounts aloft; and without altering his erect posture, runs straight out upon the overhanging mainyard-arm, to the part where it exactly projects over the hoisted Tun.
Moby Dick By Herman MelvilleContext Highlight In CHAPTER 78. Cistern and Buckets. 3 But the change of posture had permitted Duncan to exchange glances with the firm and piercing eyes of Uncas.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore CooperContext Highlight In CHAPTER 23 4 Each dusky figure seemed a breathing statue, so motionless was the posture, so intense the attention of the individual.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore CooperContext Highlight In CHAPTER 24 5 Throwing himself into a suitable posture for the beast he represented, Hawkeye crawled to a little opening, where he might command a view of the interior.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore CooperContext Highlight In CHAPTER 26 6 He was seated on a pile of brush, a few twigs from which occasionally fed his low fire, with his head leaning on his arm, in a posture of melancholy musing.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore CooperContext Highlight In CHAPTER 26 7 Then he made an effort to rise, and being upheld by his supporters, he gained his feet, in a posture commanding by its dignity, while he tottered with weakness.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore CooperContext Highlight In CHAPTER 29 8 He saw that the ground in the deep shadows was cluttered with men, sprawling in every conceivable posture.
9 This malignant and terrible contortion, combined with the low forehead, blunt nose, and prognathous jaw gave the dead man a singularly simious and ape-like appearance, which was increased by his writhing, unnatural posture.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER III. THE LAURISTON GARDEN MYSTERY 10 Athelstane shared his captivity, his bridle having been seized, and he himself forcibly dismounted, long before he could draw his weapon, or assume any posture of effectual defence.
11 With this, he gently motioned the lady to a seat; and, as she still retained her standing posture, the knight ungloved his right hand, and motioned to conduct her thither.
12 The downcast and sorrowful looks of these venerable men, their silence and their mournful posture, formed a strong contrast to the levity of the revellers on the outside of the castle.
13 Uttering this exclamation in a tone of great surprise, as his eyes rested on Oliver, Mr. Toby Crackit brought himself into a sitting posture, and demanded who that was.
14 He was so weak, that he could scarcely raise himself into a sitting posture; when he had done so, he looked feebly round for help, and groaned with pain.
15 Fagin made no answer, but bending over the sleeper again, hauled him into a sitting posture.