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Example sentences for "continued"

Lexicographically close words:
continuations; continuator; continuators; continuaunce; continue; continuellement; continuer; continues; continueth; continuing
  1. The clique of political philosophers to which Jefferson belonged never imagined the continued existence of the country with slavery.

  2. This "related only to the trade north of the equator; for the slave-trade of Portugal within the regions of western Africa, to the south of the equator, continued long after this to be carried on with great vigor.

  3. Consequently the same difficulties as to search and visit by English vessels continued to recur.

  4. This act continued to be extended, although with lessening penalties, until 1803.

  5. It is probable, however, that these restrictions were never enforced, and that the trade thus established continued unchecked until the Revolution.

  6. She had a notion she would like to see the knives put into that unbroken expanse of tall grass for which she continued to feel a curious responsibility.

  7. She continued to stare fixedly at the boy for a full minute.

  8. For the past three years they had continued it on their own account, but, failing to make it pay, they had sold everything off and resolved to emigrate.

  9. From early dawn the peasants and small farmers from the neighbouring villages continued to flow in, bringing such marketable commodities as were likely to find a ready sale.

  10. I am only sorry, John, you are not going with me; I should have been glad for us to have continued together.

  11. And as the army moved on, he continued to walk in the rear, just behind old Mr. Crow.

  12. Indeed, the old gentleman even continued to stare at the hole after his friend had vanished inside it.

  13. The remaining four continued the fight, but the little privateer was too much for them.

  14. Here the Austrians sided with the English and several duels were fought by angry officers, as crafty Fortunatus Wright continued to send in his prizes.

  15. As for Fortunatus Wright, he continued to harass the French and get into trouble, as the following anecdote well shows.

  16. Then, I will go below and order our men to cease firing," continued the English Lieutenant.

  17. You are a Frenchman," continued the British Captain.

  18. But," continued the able sailor, "I most sadly deplore the fate of my poor negroes.

  19. At sunrise the land pirates continued their journey, carrying some plunder from Vera Cruz.

  20. They continued on their way, and, at daybreak the three vessels could be seen, through the glass, as they closed in upon the Spanish game-cock from three sides.

  21. Thus Captain Fortunatus Wright continued upon his privateering, his fighting, and his cruising; bearing terror to his enemies but satisfaction to his friends.

  22. Raleigh and his comrades had done this,--and the descendants of Raleigh and his comrades have continued to uphold the supremacy.

  23. The gale continued in its violence, while Captain Walker was so ill that the ship's surgeon despaired of his life.

  24. At this a volley rang out and one of the intrepid adventurers was "so powdered with hail-shot that he could not recover his life, although he continued all that day with Drake's men.

  25. The good Bishop was standing on the rocks upon a stormy evening," continued the captain, "when he saw some fisher boats making for the harbor.

  26. He continued to watch them at intervals until they reached the Grange House.

  27. Apparently unconscious of the constable's observant glance, he still continued to scrutinize the great pile of brick and stone which thrust its splendid campanile into the warm sunshine of an April day.

  28. His sentient faculties were annihilated for the time, but his heart continued its life-giving functions, and he breathed with imperceptible flutterings.

  29. Here free from the noises which are the pests of literary life, he was building up his character and forming the opinions which, with few material changes, he long continued to hold.

  30. Nataly had not seen Fenellan or heard from Dartrey; so she continued to be uninformed of her hero's release; and that was in the order of happy accidents.

  31. She saw but the outside of them, and she continued reporting the variations, which steadily determined the warmth.

  32. And Cain walked on; and for a time continued to enjoy his satisfaction.

  33. Later on there were two tables and two beds in the same room; and later still, during the entire period of our riper manhood, we still continued to occupy two adjoining rooms, always under the same roof.

  34. And the same sort of practice may be continued in the science-lessons of the upper classes.

  35. We rode and walked alternately, choosing the level stretches through the grass for pedestrianism and riding only when we came to sharp upward climbs, thus easing the fatigue that we should otherwise have found in continued riding.

  36. The monotone of the service continued as before.

  37. The steamer was waiting near by in the sheltered waters of the sound, and as we were desirous of visiting the temple at Branchidæ that same afternoon, we left Samos and continued our voyage.

  38. This cruel exaction continued until Theseus came to Crete and, with the aid of the thread furnished him by Ariadne, tracked his way into the labyrinth, slaughtered the monster and returned alive to the light of day.

  39. As it seemed to annoy him to see me talk and laugh with the charming Armantine, I put all the more fire into my conversation; and as she laughed very readily, I continued to incite her to laughter.

  40. And, after all, who can say that I would not have been constant if I had found a woman who loved me dearly, and who continued to love me, no matter what happened?

  41. I am tempted to afford you a little diversion," continued Frederique.

  42. But encouraged, I doubt not, by a glimpse of the ends of his cravat, by that profusion of linen, to which he was not accustomed, he speedily resumed his smiling expression and continued his discourse.

  43. I won; I doubled my stake, and won again; I continued on the same line, and won incessantly.

  44. I should have had a very poor opinion of you, if you had continued to be that man's friend.

  45. I tried to put her at her ease, and forced her to sit down in an easy-chair; but she continued to hug her apron to her breast, and it seemed to embarrass her.

  46. It's of no use for you to think," continued the man with the snuffbox.

  47. I invited him to sit down on a sofa beside me; he did so, but moved as far away from me as possible, and continued to keep his eyes averted, gazing sometimes at the ferrule and sometimes at the head of his stick.

  48. But, you see, I have continued to be that lady's friend, although she was once my mistress.

  49. This incident produced a fortunate diversion; attention was diverted from Balloquet, although Madame Girie continued to mutter: "Oh!

  50. I looked about for my partner, to ask her if she wished to go on, but I did not see her; so I continued to play, and won again.

  51. As some of the guests continued to converse, Dupreval struck his glass with his knife and cried: "Silence, messieurs!

  52. There goes Dutton with her now," continued Paul.

  53. I want to see him very particularly," continued the aged man, "as I have some important news for him.

  54. But in his ignorance he continued to make statements that would cast suspicion upon the old man.

  55. For some time things drifted along, and Harry continued to be the storm center of the school world.

  56. Shooting out from the Cranberry like a thing of life, the rival iceboat made a graceful sweep and continued up the river.

  57. But instead of checking themselves and going after it, they continued straight at the new student.

  58. Harry continued at Rivertown High School for the full term of four years; and when he graduated he did so at the top of his class.

  59. Harry followed suit, and for a moment both boats continued on that slant.

  60. The shore was too close by; and if they continued to veer to leeward both must go aground, to the utter demoralization of the delicate craft.

  61. And my aunt can vouch for my being in the house," continued Harry.

  62. A most extraordinary young man,' continued Mr. Burns, taking up the law papers.

  63. Why is it,' continued the old gentleman, who was evidently a philosopher, 'why is it that women must all dress exactly alike?

  64. Illinois, by her constitution of 1818, continued slavery in the State, but declared that 'children hereafter born shall be free.

  65. On coming to town, he found his country-acquaintance in a social position which seemed to discourage his continued intimacy.

  66. The continued call for this story, which was not written for popularity, but with a very serious purpose, has somewhat surprised and, I need not add, gratified me.

  67. She therefore commenced her narrative from the time of Murray's leaving her at the priory, and continued it to the hour in which she had met her father, a prisoner in the streets of Stirling.

  68. She saw the water running from her hair over his hands, and allowing his kind request, he continued wiping her glossy locks with his scarf, till, exhausted by fatigue, she gradually sunk into a profound sleep.

  69. Consider, my lord," continued she, "that Scotland is now entirely in the power of the English monarch.

  70. His depredations," continued Monteith, "the good monk told me, have been wide as destructive.

  71. It is done," continued the worthy knight, "and those towers he so bravely scaled with stand forever the monument of Edwin Ruthven.

  72. I have shown to them," continued Ireland, "what fools they are to injure themselves in us.

  73. Thither," continued he, "we will send Lady Isabella also, should Heaven bless our arms at Roslyn.

  74. But when your father is restored to his rights," continued he, "in his presence I hope to claim my acquaintance with his admirable daughter.

  75. At the mention of a Southron, the elder children ran screaming into the house, leaving the youngest, who continued on the breast of Wallace.

  76. At times it was continued with almost daily regularity, but at others, either from the pressure of occupations or from various causes, considerable intervals occur in which nothing was written.

  77. May I be blessed with the continued care of the good Shepherd, that I may be preserved as by the crook of His love.

  78. She continued very comfortable till about mid-night, when a very sudden attack of violent pain came on, which continued without intermission for about three hours.

  79. She answered, "Yes, mamma," and then continued to amuse herself as before.

  80. Their fathers, despising the warning, had continued to break the Sabbath, and Nebuchadnezzar had burnt and destroyed the very gates through which the Sabbath burdens had been carried.

  81. For centuries after the time of Nehemiah, these Samaritans continued a source of annoyance to the Jews, tempting all who were disaffected and lawless to come to Gerizim, and vexing and troubling the Jews in every possible way.

  82. For he knew that if the custom was continued it would lead to ruin, shame, and disgrace, and he was therefore perfectly right to take strong measures to put a stop to it.

  83. I see you know," continued the captain, "so I need say little more.

  84. Well," he continued as his sister entered hastily, "what does he say?

  85. It's all over," thought Don, as the man came on, with discovery inevitable if he continued at his present rate.

  86. So he continued his toilsome ascent till he was able to grasp the edge of the skylight opening, up to which he dragged himself, and sat listening, astride, as he had been before the attempt was made.

  87. Don hesitated for a minute, and then continued his descent, which seemed to grow more perilous each moment.

  88. You have always been too stern and harsh with the poor boy," continued Mrs Lavington, without heeding him.

  89. I think you are right, youngster," continued the officer, "and I shall do so.

  90. Jem saw him pass through the air and disappear in the mass of greenery with a loud rushing sound, which continued for a few moments, and then all was still.

  91. Not you, squire," continued the Englishman.

  92. The women farther away continued unsteadily at their work, losing movements to the extent of a minute's set-back to the totality of the efficiency of the fancy-starch room.

  93. If I don't miss my guess--" Billy broke off, forgetting in the intensity with which he continued to look.

  94. Despite the coming of the automobile, the price of heavy draught animals continued to rise.

  95. This tacit promise of continued acquaintance gave Saxon a little joy-thrill.

  96. Billy turned his slow gaze upon her mare's lather, seeming not to note it, and continued on to Saxon's face.

  97. But Doctor Hentley continued to shake his head.

  98. Billy took a long draw from his cigarette, exhaled the smoke, and continued to look down at the meadow.

  99. So's Billy Roberts," she laughed, and continued on her way.

  100. She waited for him to speak; but he continued merely to look.

  101. Billy declined a stable-job, took his wages, and continued north.

  102. Saxon nodded, dashed out the gate and down the road, waved a hand to Clara Hastings as she passed the gate of Trillium Covert, and continued up Wild Water canyon.

  103. Jim Hazard, too, departed on his yearly visit to Paris; and though Billy missed him, he continued his long swims out through the breakers.

  104. She knew that, the chest still rose and fell, and the gurgling still continued in his throat.

  105. Heywood was a little puzzled at her continued listlessness and depression.

  106. The two men continued their walk through the village until lunch time, when they separated.

  107. I don't mean to say that he gets drunk," Medley continued hastily, "but he really does excite himself and whip himself up to work by means of spirits.

  108. I killed and murdered with cunning, long-continued thought, the most sweet and saintly woman that I have ever known.

  109. Suppose any harm were to come to her," Ingworth continued with something very like a break in his voice.

  110. One's mode of living, if unhygienic, may be responsible for continued bad health and a consequent sterility.

  111. If a child is colicky and is bringing up lots of gas in addition to some food, one-half grain of benzoate of soda may be added to each ounce of food given and continued for a number of weeks if necessary.

  112. If the Chambers continued to sit at Versailles, he would be obliged to establish himself there, which he didn't want to do.

  113. The revelry continued pretty well all through the night.

  114. We continued our dinners and receptions, which always interested me, we saw so many people of all kinds.

  115. I was so astonished that I had nothing to say, but was afterward sorry that I had not continued the conversation and asked her why she was so especially proud of never having left Paris.

  116. But Absalom was punished in a marvellous manner," continued the Dean.

  117. She continued her lavish housekeeping, she let the children drift, she concentrated all her powers on him.

  118. The effort to do so had begun seriously one day on the heights above Hellebergene, and had continued the whole summer.

  119. That evening that goose was the subject of many lectures, was in fact a continued story.

  120. This may be news to most of my readers, but it is a fact that the Modoc Indians as a tribe continued to keep faith with the government.

  121. We continued to travel until it became too dark to discern our way, and then sat down at the foot of a tree and stayed until daylight.

  122. Bernard continued to hover near the Indians throughout the day.

  123. We continued on to Crooked River and despairing of finding or overtaking them, we retraced our steps to camp, arriving there about dark after riding 75 or 80 miles.

  124. Resuming his seat the General continued his conversation with those about him, but there were no more remarks, you may be assured, upon this incident.

  125. We continued riding and driving in the cattle for a couple of weeks, hoping for the return of the Smiths before venturing too far.

  126. Instantly a bullet sang over my head, but thinking they were shooting at me from that distance paid no attention, but continued watching the leaping red devils.

  127. We continued feasting on beef straight and fattened on the diet, at least I did.

  128. Howard continued to herd the savages, following with his ox teams and his army of road makers, while the enemy were sweeping a belt thirty miles in width through the State and spreading death and desolation in their path.

  129. All looked at him in astonishment, but he continued and gave us a vivid description of the battle.

  130. All day long the troops continued to advance, slowly, keeping under cover as much as possible, and driving the Indians before them.

  131. As night closed in the troops held their position, but the mortars and howitzers continued to send into the stronghold a stream of shells, mingled with the occasional discharge of small arms and the yells of the savages.

  132. Keeping a sharp lookout, however, we continued on until we came to where one of the Indians had dismounted, the imprint of his moccasin being clearly outlined in the dust.

  133. The puppy growled, and continued dragging something up the little bank.

  134. And once," continued Polly, "we played that we were fairy queens, and we made flower crowns.

  135. The Prince mounted his horse," continued Polly, "and just then he noticed the little path at the right of the pool.


  136. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "continued" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    ceaseless; connected; constant; continual; continuing; continuous; cyclic; cyclical; direct; endless; featureless; immediate; incessant; interminable; joined; linked; monotonous; ongoing; perennial; periodic; recurrent; repetitive; running; seamless; serried; smooth; stable; standing; steady; straight; sustained; unbroken; unceasing; undifferentiated; unending; uniform; unintermittent; uninterrupted; unrelieved; unremitting; unstopped


    Some related collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    continued fever; continued his; continued our; continued selection; continued she; continued the; continued till; continued until