Had a steadying effect on her nerves. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : a steady ladder. ,the steady swing of the pendulum. ,a steady diet of meat and potatoes; a steady wind. ,a steady job. ,steady nerves. ,a steady gaze; a steady hand. ,a steady purpose. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used with object) : His calm confidence steadied the nervous passengers. From Dictionary.com.
Adverb : Hold the ladder steady. ,Is she working steady now?. From Dictionary.com.
And we see Abigail's sacrifices and her powerful influence not least in steadying her sometimes volatile husband. From Wordnik.com. [Dear John, Dear Abigail: A Love Story Through Letters] Reference
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"Ahem!" says the Consul, kind of steadying himself against the curtains. From Wordnik.com. [Shorty McCabe] Reference
And this time, Luke Ridnour provided the kind of steadying hand and veteran leadership the. From Wordnik.com. [StarTribune.com rss feed] Reference
A curved edge to the body with a rubber pad at the front provided the kind of steadying grip many more style-conscious cameras lack. From Wordnik.com. [The most recent News from Computeractive] Reference
"steadying" at the start, but the good deacon had no experience with the. From Wordnik.com. [The Busted Ex-Texan and Other Stories] Reference
"Drink," he commanded, steadying the shaking head. From Wordnik.com. [The Spinner's Book of Fiction] Reference
"He is alive, Ruth," she said, steadying her voice. From Wordnik.com. [Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College] Reference
Betty put a steadying arm about Mollie and asked gently. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Bluff Point Or a Wreck and a Rescue] Reference
And she put a steadying arm round the new mate's shoulders. From Wordnik.com. [Judy of York Hill] Reference
"All right?" he queried, steadying her with his hand beneath her arm. From Wordnik.com. [The Hermit of Far End] Reference
Claire brushed tears from her cheeks and took a deep, steadying breath. From Wordnik.com. [Paper Hearts] Reference
'Who's there?' cried Mr. Bommaney, steadying his voice as best he could. From Wordnik.com. [Young Mr. Barter's Repentance From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray] Reference
"No," she answered, steadying herself under the influence of his steadiness. From Wordnik.com. [The Seventh Noon] Reference
Bart set his teeth, steadying his breathing, as Ringg turned hopefully to him. From Wordnik.com. [The Colors of Space] Reference
He is engaged to a very nice girl, I believe, and told me he was steadying down. From Wordnik.com. [Dwell Deep or Hilda Thorn's Life Story] Reference
But Nixon knew what he was about, and was simply steadying his team for the turn. From Wordnik.com. [The Ontario High School Reader] Reference
"I am glad you like it, Mr. Hammond," she said, steadying her voice with difficulty. From Wordnik.com. [Ruth Fielding Down East Or, The Hermit of Beach Plum Point] Reference
Once Rose slipped, and instantly Judd's sinewy arm was about her waist, steadying her. From Wordnik.com. ['Smiles' A Rose of the Cumberlands] Reference
When they started back he made her strike out for herself, steadying her with his hand. From Wordnik.com. [Chicken Little Jane] Reference
For a moment his right hand touched Springer's left shoulder with a steadying pressure. From Wordnik.com. [Rival Pitchers of Oakdale] Reference
"No, indeed; there is plenty of room here," added Mr. Stanwood, steadying his cracked tumbler. From Wordnik.com. [Wired Love A Romance of Dots and Dashes] Reference
Lodie steadies the boat by steadying her breathing and then steadying the water around the boat. From Wordnik.com. [Ishpeming] Reference
But at such moments there's nothing so steadying to mind and senses as something definite to do. From Wordnik.com. [Pushed and the Return Push] Reference
The U.S. team has had an emotional run, but they have a steadying influence in Coach Bob Bradley. From Wordnik.com. [U.S. Coach A Steady Light, But Not A Shining Star] Reference
She shuddered from head to foot, steadying herself against the piano, her lips trembling nervously. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
But now the steadying hand is being looked at for signs of unsteadiness-at least physically speaking. From Wordnik.com. ['How's Cheney?'] Reference
They fired, steadying the lurching of the ship somewhat, but there was no response from the main engines. From Wordnik.com. [Gold in the Sky] Reference
There is one beautiful feature about the Chinese that has been an important factor in steadying the nation. From Wordnik.com. [Chinese Folk-Lore Tales] Reference
But Gates was low-key, straightforward, steadying — calming, even soothing in a dry and matter-of-fact way. From Wordnik.com. [The Gates Keeper] Reference
Allen paused for a moment, steadying hand on the windowsill, then gathered himself for the last great effort. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls in Army Service Or, doing their bit for the soldier boys] Reference
An enormous big ape stood erect in the doorway, steadying herself by one hand placed against the door casing. From Wordnik.com. [Anting-Anting Stories And other Strange Tales of the Filipinos] Reference
Hortense then took hold, and with Andy steadying the stick at the bottom, she soon slid down and stood behind him. From Wordnik.com. [The Cat in Grandfather's House] Reference
But instead I just sat there, experiencing my body and the room around it, steadying myself or maybe readying myself. From Wordnik.com. [No Great Magic] Reference
With a groan and a thunderous exhalation of breath, Billy wobbled to his feet, steadying himself with his tail. From Wordnik.com. [Another Metamorphosis: A Moral Tale about Obsession] Reference
“You are nervous,” Grant's father said to him, placing his giant hand on his son's shoulder, steadying him and drawing him close. From Wordnik.com. [Sacrament] Reference
At last, steadying and controlling himself by a supreme effort, he read the missive from which he had feared such terrible consequences. From Wordnik.com. [Edmond Dantès] Reference
He rose and looked down upon her, steadying her by the magnetic strength in his face, -- his eyes wild with the intensity of his belief. From Wordnik.com. [The Royal Pawn of Venice A Romance of Cyprus] Reference
The single currency slumped to an all-time low of 1.2973 francs before steadying at 1.3029 francs as the euro was helped by the Ifo report. From Wordnik.com. [European Markets Abandon Gains] Reference
They were steadying themselves by a tight grip on the stirrups, and Croaker was supporting and towing them, rather than their steering him. From Wordnik.com. [Ride Proud, Rebel!] Reference
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