All 20 Uses of
anxiety
in
The Swiss Family Robinson
- My wife, however, perceived my distress and anxiety in spite of my forced composure, and I made her comprehend our real situation, greatly fearing the effect of the intelligence on her nerves.†
Chpt 1anxiety = nervousness or worry
- Then having commended ourselves to his protecting care, I took leave of my wife and children, and bidding them not wander far from the boat and tent, we parted not without some anxiety on either side, for we knew not what might assail us in this unknown region.†
Chpt 2
- This time, however, no savage beast rushed out, but our trusty dog Turk, whom, in our anxiety at parting, we had forgotten, and who had been sent after us doubtless by my thoughtful wife.†
Chpt 2
- All this was very pleasant to two hungry travellers, but I was about to beg my wife to spare the poultry until our stock should have increased, when she, perceiving my thought, quickly relieved my anxiety.†
Chpt 2
- 'As to the contents of the ship, an immense deal has been cast ashore, and I would much rather give up all the remainder, and be spared the painful anxiety it gives me when you even talk of venturing again on the faithless deep.'†
Chpt 3
- A moment afterwards, however, all anxiety was dispelled, for amongst the topmost boughs I heard their young voices raised in the evening hymn.†
Chpt 3
- The voyage was begun with considerable anxiety, as, with the raft in tow, there was some danger of an accident.†
Chpt 5
- We brought the raft close in shore and began to unload it; the other boat I did not haul up, but kept her ready to put off at a moment's notice; my anxiety was unobserved by anyone, as I listened with strained nerves for the expected sound.†
Chpt 6
- Ernest exhibited too much anxiety and effort, while Jack was far too violent and hasty, and soon became exhausted.†
Chpt 9
- The near neighbourhood of this terrific reptile occasioned me the utmost anxiety; and I desired that no one should leave the house on any pretence whatever, without my express permission.†
Chpt 11
- I could not venture to attack with insufficient force a monstrous and formidable serpent concealed in dense thickets amidst dangerous swamps; yet it was dreadful to live in a state of blockade, cut off from all the important duties in which we were engaged, and shut up with our animals in the unnatural light of the cave, enduring constant anxiety and perturbation.†
Chpt 11
- Chapter 12 The greatest danger to which we had yet been exposed was now over, but there remained much anxiety in my mind lest another serpent might, unseen by us, have entered the swamp, or might appear, as this had done, from the country beyond Falconhurst.†
Chpt 12
- 'Yet I wish that you would let me know when you intend starting on such a long expedition as this; you forget that though you yourselves know that you are quite safe, and that all is going on well, yet that we at home are kept in a constant state of anxiety.†
Chpt 14
- I exclaimed, looking round in some anxiety, and half expecting to see a naked savage come to claim the prize.†
Chpt 15
- I have such entire confidence in his prudence, and at the same time in his affection for us, that I am certain he will never needlessly cause us anxiety.'†
Chpt 16
- I could not conceal my anxiety, and at length determined to follow him.
Chpt 17 *anxiety = worry
- 'Our supper was over; and, at length, both wearied out with the anxieties and excitement of the day, we retired to rest, she to her leafy bower, and I to sleep in the hut below.†
Chpt 17anxieties = worries
- A tumult of feelings rushed over us—anxiety, joy, hope, doubt, each in turn took possession of our minds.†
Chpt 18anxiety = nervousness or worry
- Full of anxiety I readily complied with the boys' desire to put off to Shark Island and discharge the guns; for who could tell what had been the result of the gale; perhaps the vessel had been driven upon the rocky shore or, fearing such a fate, she had left the coast and weathered the storm out at sea; if so she might never return.†
Chpt 18
- Many felt that they were suddenly standing on the threshold of a new life, while, for myself a weight was rolled from my heart, and I thanked God that a difficulty was solved which, for years, had oppressed me with anxiety.†
Chpt 18