Steadied

Possibly the rain steadied Monarch, or sense came back to him through Jim's voice. ❋ Unknown (1911)

His 16 points in the final term steadied his side's nerves and got them home comfortably to a 103-89 victory. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And as if the sound of his uncle's name steadied him for an instant, Charlie made for the door with an unevenness of gait which would have told the shameful truth if his words had not already done so. ❋ Unknown (1876)

And as if the sound of his uncle's name steadied him for an instant, ❋ Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 (1876)

The tories have kind of steadied the brown ship over last 3 weeks - and even if not deliberate, this will win them more votes then a blitz of policies. ❋ Unknown (2010)

9. Soul of Nataka steadied on the backside; sixth April 24; sixth here after three money trips at Woodbine; best needed. ❋ TOM CAVANAGH (2011)

"steadied" at their fences, but the pull should not be made nearer the fence than 30 yards. ❋ Alice M. Hayes (1873)

I put three or four spokes over to counteract a sheer toward the wind on the part of the Ghost, and then steadied her. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He steadied and swayed beside me, while he watched that cruel picture of rock and snow and spouting surf. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I put the tiller up, filled away before it, and with dizzy eyes checked and steadied the boat on her course and waved farewell. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She must control herself, for there must be no misunderstanding this time, or else, — and she shook with a storm of suppressed tears and steadied herself again. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She would almost stop, as though climbing a mountain, then rapidly rolling to right and left as she gained the summit of a huge sea, she steadied herself and paused for a moment as though affrighted at the yawning precipice before her. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Just when Gideon was sure they would slam into the ground, the chopper steadied, pulled its nose up, and began barreling cross-country again. ❋ Howard Gordon (2011)

Nonetheless, he went to the dolly, steadied himself, and heaved. ❋ Christie Golden (2011)

His hands dipped right, and then left, his feet shook and steadied him with constant movement. ❋ Tom Morris (2011)

But the thought of the men in the midst of it steadied me, and in my quest for them I forgot myself. ❋ Unknown (2010)