It was just that his sudden appearance had startled everyone a lot.

Her appearance did not startle me, for my whole condition was in harmony with the phenomenon.

Was it possible that the child's sudden appearance had startled her?

His voice was so soothing that the appearance of a question startled her.

Jamie was always glad to see everyone, including me, though I think my appearance startled her.

His appearance startled some people, while others insisted on having their picture taken with him.

Why should just the appearance of Dowd startle him so?

That discovery made him rush out, and through the kitchen to the large cabin, where his sudden appearance startled the men.

Kit didn't have to wait long, although the visitor's appearance startled him considerably.

My sudden appearance had startled them, and they were unsure.