He paused uncertainly. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : an uncertain smile. ,a manuscript of uncertain origin. ,an abstruse novel with uncertain themes. ,a person of uncertain opinions. ,Her loyalties are uncertain. From Dictionary.com.
He spoke the name uncertainly, accenting the first syllable. From Wordnik.com. [Charlie Chan Carries On]
Priscilla glanced uncertainly from the freshman to the floor. From Wordnik.com. [When Patty Went to College] Reference
It feels that uncertainly is here for many months or even years to come. From Wordnik.com. [ProSpreads] Reference
I hope the time passes quickly this week for you … the uncertainly is horrible. From Wordnik.com. [Baby Steps | Her Bad Mother] Reference
Wouldn’t that remove some uncertainly from the market?. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Steve Forbes: “When We Have The Confrontation” With Iran, “The Price of Oil Will Come Down”] Reference
“Driver,” he called uncertainly. From Wordnik.com. [Aching for Always] Reference
A young tenor voice called uncertainly, "Ah, hello?. From Wordnik.com. [Villains by Necessity]
Honey smiled uncertainly, but Caroline edged away. From Wordnik.com. [McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908.] Reference
"He sent me to get these," she murmured uncertainly. From Wordnik.com. [Juggernaut] Reference
He turned around uncertainly and looked at the trunk. From Wordnik.com. [My Shipmate—Columbus] Reference
Stribling stood looking after him a moment, uncertainly. From Wordnik.com. [Judith of the Cumberlands] Reference
Under her arm, Shirley peeped uncertainly at her brother. From Wordnik.com. [Rainbow Hill] Reference
Once outside the La Salle's gate, Mary paused uncertainly. From Wordnik.com. [Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore] Reference
She smiled uncertainly but allowed him to take her inside. From Wordnik.com. [Letting Go.] Reference
Esther rose uncertainly, wondering if she ought to intervene. From Wordnik.com. [Juggernaut] Reference
Mr. Bennet turned away from the Worthington House uncertainly. From Wordnik.com. [The Heart of Arethusa] Reference
At Jim Cal's cabin she paused and looked about her uncertainly. From Wordnik.com. [Judith of the Cumberlands] Reference
"Thank you," she said, and smiled uncertainly through her tears. From Wordnik.com. [Lucile Triumphant] Reference
"Don't you think we had better go, too?" asked Rhoda uncertainly. From Wordnik.com. [Nan Sherwood at Palm Beach Or Strange Adventures Among The Orange Groves] Reference
"Captain," he started, a little uncertainly, which was unusual for. From Wordnik.com. [Shock Absorber] Reference
The soldier's voice broke off uncertainly and Gaddon laughed shortly. From Wordnik.com. [The Monster] Reference
Frendon still stood uncertainly, and an unpleasant silence developed. From Wordnik.com. [Shock Absorber] Reference
He paused uncertainly, rubbing his hand over a day's growth of beard. From Wordnik.com. [Juggernaut] Reference
He sees the smallest fire of affection burning uncertainly in my soul. From Wordnik.com. [My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year] Reference
Tchedesky's whitish, livid cheeks shake, and his lips open uncertainly. From Wordnik.com. [Trapped in 'Black Russia' Letters June-November 1915] Reference
He cursed again, for the tenth time, and stood uncertainly in the dimness. From Wordnik.com. [Survival Tactics] Reference
"Mrs. Thompson is not --" began the young husband and broke off uncertainly. From Wordnik.com. [Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale] Reference
There is a pause, then she looks up and repeats uncertainly: "I see, Philip.". From Wordnik.com. [When the Birds Begin to Sing] Reference
I saw his white face grow paler still, and he swayed uncertainly where he stood. From Wordnik.com. [Margaret Tudor A Romance of Old St. Augustine] Reference
He awoke at six, and, getting up uncertainly, went to the window and looked out. From Wordnik.com. [McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908.] Reference
He had taken her hand and led her with him, advancing uncertainly toward the flowers. From Wordnik.com. [Judith of the Cumberlands] Reference
Arethusa looked at him uncertainly, but his expression was one of perfect seriousness. From Wordnik.com. [The Heart of Arethusa] Reference
He paused uncertainly and looked at Joe as though he wanted to speak to him privately. From Wordnik.com. [Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour] Reference
Timmy's face twitched uncertainly, giving the effect of a confused play of expressions. From Wordnik.com. [The Short Life] Reference
Queeth made a sound like a sigh and shuffled his four feet on the sidewalk uncertainly. From Wordnik.com. [Victory] Reference
She paid the fare, then stood looking somewhat uncertainly at the name on the shop door. From Wordnik.com. [Juggernaut] Reference
The crowd halted uncertainly, fearfully, and Joe took instant advantage of the hesitation. From Wordnik.com. [Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour] Reference
Arethusa fairly plunged down the front stairs, but once at the bottom, she paused uncertainly. From Wordnik.com. [The Heart of Arethusa] Reference
For Marie had paused uncertainly on her way to answer the doorbell, and eyed Peace skeptically. From Wordnik.com. [Heart of Gold] Reference
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