It was full daylight now, and for a startled moment I could see nothing but water below.
After a startled moment, he made out more than one face.
For a startled moment all I could think of was a horse.
Then he thought for a startled moment that it was Donovan.
But in that first startled moment she did not feel insulted.
It took him a startled moment to realize what had happened.
After a startled moment he smiled in a genuine manner.
After a long, startled moment she recognized her own voice.
What did happen surprised him so much that he nearly lost control for a startled moment.
The men looked at each other for one startled moment, then burst out laughing.