| In his startlement, though, he was not able to prevent the sheet at its front from moving a little. |
| A wave of startlement swept over the group, but no one spoke. |
| The dog may show some interest, curiosity, slight startlement, but should not panic, try to run away, show aggressiveness or bark. |
| Every eye turned on him in startlement and fear, and Steward hushed him with a whispered command. |
| Cleaver turned on him a stare of mock startlement, making his eyes pop. |
| Bim jerked back his head and surveyed his friend with startlement which speedily softened to a wide grin. |
