1 At the authoritative note in her voice, they fell back, helpless hurt looks on their faces.
2 Within reach of his arm was the brawny shoulder of a gigantic Indian, whose deep and authoritative voice appeared to give directions to the proceedings of his fellows.
3 most authoritative American grammarian of his day.
4 The constable repeated the order in an authoritative voice until a curate came running with the glass.
5 He spoke rapidly and in an authoritative manner.
6 Self consciously, with his authoritative arms breaking the way, we pushed through the still gathering crowd, passing a hurried doctor, case in hand, who had been sent for in wild hope half an hour ago.
7 Then there was a loud and authoritative tap.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In I. A Scandal in Bohemia 8 Criticism, assuming an authoritative tone, preferred Lafon to Talma.
Les Misérables (V1) By Victor HugoContext Highlight In BOOK 3: CHAPTER I—THE YEAR 1817 9 "Certainly not," said Eustacia authoritatively, as she paced smartly up and down from door to gate to warm herself.
Return of the Native By Thomas HardyContext Highlight In BOOK 2: 5 Through the Moonlight 10 "The good God," said the man authoritatively.
Les Misérables (V2) By Victor HugoContext Highlight In BOOK 8: CHAPTER V—IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO BE DRUNK IN ORDER TO BE ...