Amused Sentence Examples

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  • He studied her face with amused eyes.

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  • Alex shifted a faintly amused gaze to Carmen.

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  • Dusty fought back an amused smile.

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  • He watched her with an amused expression as she petted the kitten and talked to it.

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  • Both wore tuxedos with matching blue cummerbunds, which amused her for such starkly different men.

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  • Deidre offered one of her amused smiles.

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  • His amused gaze returned to her face.

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  • Amused, Lana tossed off her coverlet.

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  • I was greatly amused at the idea of your writing the square hand.

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  • I was a good deal amused by what she said about history.

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  • I know you will be amused when I tell you that I am deeply interested in politics.

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  • He looked amused, if a statue could look amused.

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  • She didn't notice the amused glances the women gave her, but she did see their appraising looks at Rhyn.

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  • Rhyn.s mind went to Toby, the baby angel he.d amused by shredding pillows.

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  • Toni gave him an amused look.

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  • He was amused at whatever game he played as he closed the distance between them once more.

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  • Sarah silently watched her son with what appeared to be amused interest.

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  • She finally lifted her chin, meeting his amused gaze defiantly.

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  • His amused gaze met hers.

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  • Curled up in a corner of the seat I amused myself for hours making funny little holes in bits of cardboard.

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  • As for the past two years people have amused themselves by finding husbands for me (most of whom I don't even know), the matchmaking chronicles of Moscow now speak of me as the future Countess Bezukhova.

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  • Swaying his head and smiling as if amused at himself, the officer ran almost at a trot through the deserted streets toward the Yauza bridge to overtake his regiment.

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  • You'll pay for it later, Death, came the deity's amused response.

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  • Amused, he dropped the sweater into the bag, grabbed a few more and a pair jeans.

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  • She shrugged one shoulder and met his amused gaze triumphantly.

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  • She drew back and met his amused gaze questioningly.

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  • From behind them, Felipa's amused voice teased.

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  • Grasping the break with one hand, she met his amused gaze.

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  • Deidre said, amused again.

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  • This response was more guarded, less amused, enough to tip off Deidre that there was more to the story.

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  • I had a French grammar in raised print, and as I already knew some French, I often amused myself by composing in my head short exercises, using the new words as I came across them, and ignoring rules and other technicalities as much as possible.

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  • As much as the brothers hated one another, Rhyn and Tamer were too similar for Gabe to feel anything but amused by the open hostility.

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  • The Frenchman's chatter which had previously amused Pierre now repelled him.

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  • Amused, Rhyn stopped pacing and sat, staring the small creature down.

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  • All the men seemed amused when they saw the boy, and as they rode up, they greeted the king by taking off their hats.

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  • She knew what it was all meant to represent, but it was so pretentiously false and unnatural that she first felt ashamed for the actors and then amused at them.

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  • He looked mildly amused.

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  • This time, he was amused.

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  • If a warrior could be amused, he was.

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  • Though mainly but a humble route to neighboring villages, or for the woodman's team, it once amused the traveller more than now by its variety, and lingered longer in his memory.

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  • One afternoon I amused myself by watching a barred owl (Strix nebulosa) sitting on one of the lower dead limbs of a white pine, close to the trunk, in broad daylight, I standing within a rod of him.

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  • Bolkonski noticed the hussar's state of mind, and it amused him.

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  • She saw him tender and amused as he was when he put on the little icon.

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  • The difference, and sometimes complete contradiction, between men's opinions and their lives, and between one man and another, pleased him and drew from him an amused and gentle smile.

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  • He had seemed amused by her modesty in the past, and yet it had obviously troubled him.

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  • Carmen glanced around the table, but everyone seemed to be more amused than disturbed... everyone but Señor Medena.

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  • He was watching her, a wry smile on his face and an amused twinkle in his eyes.

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  • His expression went from surprise to wary and on to amused in the space of a heartbeat.

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  • He was amused and she fumed, her emotions scattered by his mere presence.

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  • If she looked, she feared she might find him amused.

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  • If the amused expression on his face was any indication, he detected her heightened awareness.

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  • How can I keep the kids amused during the holidays?

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  • She tightened her grip around him, and he was amused to think of himself as any sort of comfort to anyone, let alone a little human like her.

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  • He was coldly amused.

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  • The man before her crossed his arms, not amused.

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  • Brady smiled, amused that Angel remembered his affinity for chocolate.

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  • His expression drifted slowly from accusing to amused.

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  • He drew her close, his expression amused.

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  • His expression was first surprised and then amused.

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  • At that point Sam got an amused look in her eyes and looked away.

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  • He paused, turning to survey her with a faintly amused expression.

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  • He seemed amused, but she had no idea why.

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  • Amused, Xander held her until she recovered enough to push at him.

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  • In the large playroom of the house at Ajaccio, while the others amused themselves with ordinary games, Napoleon delighted most in beating a drum and wielding a sword.

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  • Having become embarrassed with debt, he found it necessary, at the age of seventy, to sell his office; but the king, amused with an epigram, gave him a pension, with the title of historiographer of France.

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  • I amused myself one winter day with sliding this piecemeal across the pond, nearly half a mile, skating behind with one end of a log fifteen feet long on my shoulder, and the other on the ice; or I tied several logs together with a birch withe, and then, with a longer birch or alder which had a hook at the end, dragged them across.

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  • The crowd in the seats at the Kodak Theater were mildly amused.

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  • Hiring a birthday party entertainer is a twist on the typical birthday party games and is sure to keep party guests, both young and old, amused.

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  • The real-life married couple says they were inspired to create the series because they were amazed and amused by the Frungillos' work.

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  • Neither the public nor the police, whose time and resources were wasted while trying to find a way to bring the balloon down safely, were amused.

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  • It was hard to tell whether the sarcasm had gone over his head or he simply wasn't amused.

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  • Cade's tone was a little startled and a lot amused.

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  • He hung up and tucked the phone away, amused.

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  • Jenn was dressed in a revealing top and tight jeans, her arms crossed and her features amused.

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  • Powerful motivation, Xander said, amused.

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  • Fate glanced at her, amused.

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  • He'd amused them and himself by emerging each time in some other shape.

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  • Rhyn asked, amused by the security.

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  • He'd spoken to his sisters in depth and learned quickly just how different she was, their tales ranging from those that ought to anger him to those that amused him.

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  • I don't think anyone will want to cross him for a long time, Jetr said, amused.

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  • Jackson leaned his elbow on the piano and watched her, fully amused.

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  • She seemed more than amused.

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  • Jackson's expression morphed from irritated to amused.

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  • She glanced at Gerald, who was looking uncomfortable, and then Sam, who appeared more amused than concerned.

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  • He watched with an amused expression as she quickly leveled a small area of grass.

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  • And I would keep my little hand on her face all the while, because it amused me to feel her face and lips move when she talked with people.

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  • She was greatly amused, and began at once to find analogies between her movements and those of the plants.

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  • Petey always had a ring around his eye, obviously makeup, but trivia buffs might be amused to know that the ring changed from eye to eye.

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  • Wearing it around Easter is sure to get amused reactions.

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  • You'll be amused in the short term, but there is very little to this online game to keep you coming back for more.

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  • LoveToKnow is here to help with resources for entertainment and education to keep your children amused, productive and not uttering the dreaded phrase, "I'm bored."

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  • Keep in mind that kids, especially younger ones, are usually easy to please, and getting back to basics with some of their gifts can bring out their creativity and keep them amused for hours.

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  • Find fun and affordable ways to entertain yourself, such as hosting a family board game night, instead of relying on cable/satellite television, movies, the Internet or video games to stay amused.

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  • From the spectacular Bellagio fountain to touring the Ethel M Chocolate candy factory, just outside of town, Las Vegas will keep you amused without unloading your wallet.

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  • Trivia fans will be amused to know that the original sound quality tests were conducted with a CD of Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner".

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  • He'd never lost this game, and it amused him to no end that the woman in the seat beside him was beating him every night.

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  • I'm not going to now, he said, amused by the suspicion in her voice.

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  • She tensed at Xander's amused growl.

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  • Scepticism, with which P. Bayle had played as a historian - he amused himself, too, with praising the Manichaean solution of the riddle of the universe - became a serious power in the history of philosophy with the advent of David Hume.

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  • In Filelfo and Valla Poggio found his match; and Italy was amused for years with the spectacle of their indecent combats.

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  • He also amused himself making locks, and a little at masonry.

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  • An accomplished artist in the Chinese manner, he amused himself and his friends by burlesque sketches, marked by a grace and humour that his imitators never equalled.

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  • He further amused himself with making scientific toys, such as sun-dials and water-clocks.

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  • The publication of the Allgemeine and General-Reformation der ganzen weiten Welt (Cassel, 1614), and the Fama Fraternitatis (Cassel, 1615) by the theologian Johann Valentin Andrea (1586-1654), caused immense excitement throughout Europe, and they not only led to many re-issues, but were followed by numerous pamphlets, favourable and otherwise, whose authors generally knew little, if anything, of the real aims of the original author, and doubtless in not a few cases amused themselves at the expense of the public. It is probable that the first work was circulated in MS. about 1610, for it is said that a reply was written in 1612 (according to Herder), but if so, there was no mention of the cult before that decade.

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  • In the "Apologie de Raymund Sabunde," he has apparently amused himself with gathering together, in the shape of quotations as well as of reflections, all that can be said against certainty in aesthetics as well as in dogmatics.

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  • Under the Commonwealth Evelyn amused himself with his favourite occupation of gardening, and made many friends among the scientific inquirers of the time.

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  • The classics had not refined his taste, for he was amused by setting the wandering scholars, who swarmed to his court, to abuse one another in the indescribably filthy Latin scolding matches which were then the fashion.

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  • Her foreign admirers amused her, and were useful in spreading her reputation.

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  • In 1562 she amused herself for some days by living "with her little troop" in the house of a burgess of St Andrews "like a burgess's wife," assuring the English ambassador that he should not find the queen there, - "nor I know not myself where she is become."

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  • He therefore disregarded the signal, and amused himself and the few officers about him by putting his glass to his blind eye and saying that he could not see it.

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  • In 1652 he amused himself with ploughing and bell-ringing, In the Life he speaks of himself and his family as Wood or a Wood, the last form being a pedantic return to old usage adopted by himself.

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  • The peasants and slaves at the same time amused themselves with dancing in the meadows.

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  • These disposed of, he amused himself for a couple of hours with literary work; between six and seven he would converse with his friends or listen to his reader (a post held for some time by La Mettrie); at seven there was a concert; and at half-past eight he sat down to supper, which might go on till midnight.

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  • Dr Warton, in his observations upon Pope's line, "Unthought-of frailties cheat us in the wise," says, "Who could imagine that Locke was fond of romances; that Newton once studied astrology; that Dr Clarke valued himself on his agility, and frequently amused himself in a private room of his house in leaping over the tables and chairs ?"

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  • The general improbability of the story was so manifest, and the discrepancies were so glaring, that neither then nor at any subsequent time did Charles express anything but amused, FIG.

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  • As a wife she was wholly admirable; she had to entertain a man who would not be amused, and had to submit to that terribly strict court etiquette of absolute obedience to the king's inclination, which Saint-Simon so vividly describes, and yet be always cheerful and never complain of weariness or ill-health.

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  • Carmen glanced around the table, but everyone seemed to be more amused than disturbed... everyone but Señor Medena.

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  • He wasn't sure if he should be angry at her defiant insubordination or amused by it.

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  • Right now, the Dark One was amused but also satisfied, like he just won a deal Gabriel didn't know they made.

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  • And yet, each time he caught her, she was embarrassed – which amused him greatly.

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  • I'm doing such a shitty job as Death, I got locked out of the underworld, he said, amused.

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  • Past-Death appeared amused by the idea.

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  • By the time they reached the stairs, Elisabeth's face colored beet red and she avoided Sarah and Connor's amused gazes.

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  • Katie smiled, amused despite the rain, thunder and bugs.  The woman was as unique as she'd claimed to be, at once easily entertained and melancholy.  Katie couldn't quite keep up with Deidre's odd mixture of emotions, but she pitied the woman, who seemed more lost in her own world than anything.

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  • Alex was amused by the fact that she was suddenly modest afterward.

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  • He may be amused by a foreigner as by a monkey, but he will never condescend to study him with any patience.

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  • Puppet shows, entertainers and a giant sand pit will keep toddlers amused until they fall asleep!

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  • But there is enough in the book to keep audiences amused from Sutherland to Cornwall, Dyfed to Norfolk, for years to come.

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  • At the time I was mildly amused by the accuracy of the bird's aim.

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  • I was faintly amused by her decision to color the pilgrims in bright colors tho, cerise tops and gold trousers!

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  • The recital of the dialog greatly amused my friends.

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  • Whilst one can sympathize with the victim in this story, it is difficult not to be somewhat amused by events.

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  • I am highly amused that on the forum in question he is saying lots of rude things about Australians.

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  • The guards seemed to be rather amused at Des's passport photograph.

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  • Meanwhile, Sawyer is an amused but highly interested bystander when tension escalates between Jack, Locke, Kate and Ana Lucia.

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  • They would go away chastened, stirred, amused; they would not be in the riotous mood associated with the tavern.

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  • Whether you play during a short break or a long commute, you'll find yourself amused for hours!

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  • Although I see amused condescension, which can be offensive to the modern eye, I don't detect any malice.

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  • A children's entertainer was also booked to help keep the children amused!

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  • A party entertainer will also be laid on to keep the tots amused during the event.

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  • You might be amused by a photo, Alien; I think it's the first fractal to feature on the Mirror Project.

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  • Sun Ra always confounded and amused as he dodged between big band covers, noise freakouts and long chanted song cycles and outer-space grooves.

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  • There will also be plenty of attractions to keep children amused including a traditional Victorian funfair.

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  • I've amused myself by writing a wholly inappropriate song on a work-related topic.

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  • At first, my host family was quite amused by me, and had some good-natured laughs on my behalf.

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  • Tina's amused, but Johnny asks Ruby to stop being so nosy and eat up her food.

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  • The world amused him mightily and he amused the world, always ready with a witty sally or a ribald joke.

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  • The next on our hitlist was Levi's flagship store on Regent Street, the staff were really amused.

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  • Mrs McMuffin doesn't look terrible amused by my ranting.

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  • He's quite tight-lipped, quite dry and quite taciturn, but in an amused way.

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  • I was no longer a restless, excitable little creature, requiring the attention of everybody on the train to keep me amused.

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  • The idea of throwing her brother and Natasha together amused her.

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  • The nurse received the smart reproof administered to her with every appearance of feeling rather amused by it than not.

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  • Dancing with the Stars fans will undoubtedly be amused by the names of some of the studio's ballrooms, including the Emmitt Smith and Drew Lachey rooms, obviously paying homage to Burke's past television dance partners.

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  • He gave her an amused look, then poured her three shots worth of whiskey and handed it to her.

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  • Elisabeth seemed amused by the whole scene.

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  • Lana smiled, amused at such hardcore words from a woman whose frail frame would struggle under the weight of a laser shotgun.

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  • Charlie's gaze was amused, though he said nothing of Brady's long look at the picture.

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  • She glanced around, trying to avoid his amused gaze.

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  • He was turning toward the kitchen as she spoke and he glanced back at her with an amused expression.

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  • He took a sip of his coffee, watching her over the rim of the cup with an amused expression.

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  • He put his phone away, more amused by the idea of Jonny waiting for his permission than responding.

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  • He was assessing her again, amused by her anger.

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  • Toni appeared pissed while Gerry was a cross between amused and concerned.

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  • He released her and swatted her ass, amused at the fiery look she gave him.

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  • Xander said nothing, amused at how hard she fought her attraction to him.

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  • He watched closely, appearing amused and cautious, like a husband watching his wife learn to box.

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  • The kids will have plenty to keep them amused on board ship.

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  • Prince Hippolyte himself glanced around with amused surprise.

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  • Our English speaking nannies are all highly experienced, professionally qualified, and full of ideas to keep children amused.

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  • The next on our hitlist was Levi 's flagship store on Regent Street, the staff were really amused.

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  • Mrs McMuffin does n't look terrible amused by my ranting.

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  • He 's quite tight-lipped, quite dry and quite taciturn, but in an amused way.

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  • Tony was not amused at the embarrassing jest made about him.

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  • She displays these strange moods frequently, and we are quite amused by the whole thing, but I started to get worried that something was wrong with her.

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  • If you didn't have enough videos to view before, you certainly have enough silly cat antics now to keep you occupied and amused.

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  • Once you get past the number of menus to get to the games at Mothergoose.com, you'll find some nice, easy arcade games to keep your child amused and entertained.

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  • Free online preschool games are plentiful, but the best ones teach and will keeping a child amused.

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  • These will get the conversation rolling throughout the afternoon, as guests may be amazed or amused by some of the true answers.

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  • People everywhere go back and forth between feeling stunned and amused when they watch the amazing video footage of Rookie the Golden Retriever and his human, Carolyn, trip the light fantastic.

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  • The show was attended by exactly 12 people, a point noted with some amused pride by the organizers and no end of amusement by many more people on Twitter.

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  • Find questions that will evoke amused or curious feelings with each other and be sure to really listen.

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  • The modeling world was not amused, but as so often happens in life, when one door closes, another one opens.

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  • People who shared the same phone number as the song title weren't too amused by the endless crank calls and requests to speak to Jenny.

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  • Amused, Damian looked at Darian and tossed his head towards the door.

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  • She moved forward, taking refuge from him in his own arms, a reality that amused him.

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  • The amount of distaste in the Watcher's voice amused him.

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  • His amused gaze rested on Carmen as he tried to keep from smiling.

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  • Gabe cleared his throat, amused at seeing the half-demon putting so much effort into restraining himself.

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  • Whatever, Sofi said, amused.

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  • For some reason, his future father-in-law is less than amused.

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  • We are amused at beholding the costume of Henry VIII, or Queen Elizabeth, as much as if it was that of the King and Queen of the Cannibal Islands.

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  • Denisov sat down by the old ladies and, leaning on his saber and beating time with his foot, told them something funny and kept them amused, while he watched the young people dancing, Iogel with Natasha, his pride and his best pupil, were the first couple.

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  • Chocolate candy factory, just outside of town, Las Vegas will keep your family amused without unloading your wallet.

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  • And yet, each time he caught her, she was embarrassed – which amused him greatly.

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  • He amused himself briefly with the thought of eliminating Sirian himself once the battle began.

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  • Many great men were glad to call him their friend, and even kings asked his advice and were amused by his fables.

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  • I used to sit in my mother's lap all day long and keep my hands on her face because it amused me to feel the motions of her lips; and I moved my lips, too, although I had forgotten what talking was.

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  • Although Miss Sullivan is still rather amused than distressed when some one, even one of her friends, makes mistakes in published articles about her and Miss Keller, still she sees that Miss Keller's book should include all the information that the teacher could at present furnish.

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  • Nicholas was in such good spirits that this merely amused him.

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  • Darian looked at the Watcher, who seemed amused at the idea.

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  • I often amused myself by reading Latin passages, picking up words I understood and trying to make sense.

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  • She had learned the printed letters, and for some time had amused herself by making simple sentences, using slips on which the words were printed in raised letters; but these sentences had no special relation to one another.

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  • You would be amused to see me hold a squealing pig in my arms, while Helen feels it all over, and asks countless questions--questions not easy to answer either.

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  • Her gaze went to Rhyn, who looked almost amused again, then back.

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  • She amused herself with the beads until dinner-time, bringing the strings to me now and then for my approval.

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