half-dizzily

Updated: June 23, 2025

Yet he had swayed, fallen back slightly, then forced himself with a rush to his feet. But Midshipman Treadwell drew back, both fists hanging at his sides, for the "ten" had been spoken, and Dave Darrin had lost the count. While Dave stood there, looking half-dizzily at his opponent, Referee Edgerton's voice broke in crisply: "Mr. Darrin required more than the full count to come back.

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