What is "straightened"

Usage examples of "straightened".

After a long while, Whiskeyjack slowly straightened in his chair, a quiet realization stealing through him.

Itkovian climb from the pit, and as the Shield Anvil straightened the Mortal Sword pulled him close.

Quick Ben, dripping with slime, dragged himself upright, spitting foul water from his mouth as he slowly straightened to look around.

The Daru councillor looked down on her for a moment longer, then he straightened and slipped down from the edge of the wagon-bed.

He straightened, back scraping as he continued leaning against the wall.

Envy straightened and glanced over at Senu and Thurule with an appraising eye.

She took a deep breath, straightened her shoulders, and limped toward the aisle.

Avery straightened her skirt and smiled at the receptionist as she walked to the door.

Felisin closed her eyes briefly, then straightened and looked along the line to the gaunt old woman beyond the thug.

The assassin straightened to face the dhenrabi, one hand on the tiller.

She finished the wine and straightened, running both hands back through her hair.

He now slowly straightened, tears of blood filling the lines of his face.

The wiry remnants of beards remained, except on the silver-haired one, who now straightened and faced Kulp.

The High Priest skidded along the wall, gasping, then straightened and began adjusting his robe.

He straightened, retrieved his pack, set it down and began rummaging through its contents.