He clung to the past determinedly. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : the determined defenders of the Alamo. From Dictionary.com.
Only Goldman Sachs economists remain determinedly cheerful. From Wordnik.com. [Euro-Zone Economy Splits Optimists From Pessimists] Reference
Her round cheeks were pink from the cold outside the camp barrier, her expression determinedly serene. From Wordnik.com. [Asimov's Science Fiction]
Cousin Eunice, you move from my house! "and descending the stairs, he called determinedly," Polly, Polly, child! ". From Wordnik.com. [Five Little Peppers Midway] Reference
And always, the atmosphere was determinedly buoyant. From Wordnik.com. [Teddy Kennedy’s Decision] Reference
"Und green," Patrick Brennan interjected determinedly. From Wordnik.com. [Americans All Stories of American Life of To-Day] Reference
He was from New York, and determinedly old school, he said. From Wordnik.com. [The Beginning and End of Comedy] Reference
"We're going to get the idol of gold!" said Tom determinedly. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders, or, the Underground Search for the Idol of Gold] Reference
"It is not fear, Corporal," continued John, more determinedly. From Wordnik.com. [Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac] Reference
"No, and I never will," the man spoke faintly but determinedly. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle, or, Fun and Adventures on the Road] Reference
He straggled most determinedly, but, finding him pressed, I moved. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals] Reference
"Well, he'll not get there first!" exclaimed Cora very determinedly. From Wordnik.com. [The Motor Girls] Reference
She determinedly spooning a jar of baby food into the infant's mouth. From Wordnik.com. [Hangover] Reference
He seated himself determinedly, put down his hat, and looked back at her. From Wordnik.com. [A True Friend A Novel] Reference
He was too desperately and determinedly bent upon being "one of them" to be comfortable. From Wordnik.com. [A Son of the Hills] Reference
The wind and the rain extinguished the flames, but he hurried forward again determinedly. From Wordnik.com. [Tom of the Raiders] Reference
Inside of the grounds Johnny determinedly led the way at once to the great Ferris go-round. From Wordnik.com. [The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair Their Observations and Triumphs] Reference
As they approached Greg slowed down as everyone else moved determinedly forward. From Wordnik.com. [Speaking of Home] Reference
He himself was not only determinedly set against everything which would increase the power of. From Wordnik.com. [Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day] Reference
She overtook him determinedly, one afternoon, as he walked ahead of her from school, as usual. From Wordnik.com. [A Sheaf of Corn] Reference
"I shall go at once to the pound," said Mr. Maclin, determinedly, "pay his tax and take him out.". From Wordnik.com. [Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905] Reference
The Master says plainly it is to be denied, repressed, put determinedly down, starved, strangled. From Wordnik.com. [Quiet Talks on Power] Reference
On he swam boldly, determinedly; and now the firing has ceased, although he can hear the clamour. From Wordnik.com. [Chatterbox, 1905.] Reference
The cattle were growing more restless and began to move determinedly away from the oncoming swarm. From Wordnik.com. [The Wind Before the Dawn] Reference
"More of my nonsense!" was Esther's mental comment as she put the matter determinedly out of mind. From Wordnik.com. [Juggernaut] Reference
Susan Hornby's face worked determinedly to control her own emotions for a moment before she could speak. From Wordnik.com. [The Wind Before the Dawn] Reference
Even determinedly modern or postmodern critics will give him points for industriousness and manual dexterity. From Wordnik.com. [Arts Extra: Less Is Mueck] Reference
Lady Falconer politely turned to look back, and then found herself rather determinedly appropriated by the lawyer. From Wordnik.com. [Peter and Jane or The Missing Heir] Reference
He does not override us, but works with us; and we must intelligently and determinedly work with Him in this matter. From Wordnik.com. [When the Holy Ghost is Come] Reference
Or, there's the reverse psychology of those determinedly not wanting to be into "green," just because everyone else is. From Wordnik.com. [Andrea Learned: Eco-Conscious Behavior: The New Normal?] Reference
Baffled and furious, he slouched away, hatching secret revenge upon the old man who had so determinedly baulked his will. From Wordnik.com. [The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys] Reference
Notwithstanding, I continued in a determinedly spirited fashion until the reality of things became too apparent to ignore. From Wordnik.com. [A Disobedient Hand] Reference
Suddenly he pulled himself together, put on a bold front, stalked manfully up to the porch, and rang the bell determinedly. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine, November 1885] Reference
Greeley, who was determinedly opposed to him, gave up the contest and telegraphed to his paper that Seward would be nominated. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Abraham Lincoln] Reference
Individualistic, emotional and determinedly nondenominational, the FCA molded Bradley into a prime performer at evangelistic youth camps. From Wordnik.com. [Finding God] Reference
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