I was struck all on a heap.
I am all astonishment.
Always the tone of surpise.
Disbelief held me down inside my footsteps, making my body heavy but my heart wild.
I couldn't believe it. It was unbelievable, that's why. My face was like a frozen fish finger. All rigid and pale. (But obviously not with breadcrumbs on it.)
I'm sorry I stood there like a half-wit, Count Petroff," she told him matter-of-factly, "but I was a bit--surprised. After all, it's not everyday that I see a man who's prettier than I am." (Alexandra)
It's hard to make me speechless.
The fool of nature stood with stupid eyes And gaping mouth, that testified surprise.
You stupefied me. We waxed, Carnivores, late and alight In the beaded winter. All was ominous, luminous.
Once I put that wig on, I didn't say an intelligent thing for four months. My voice went up. I walked differently. I'd ask incredibly stupid questions.
