Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.
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Sir (w) (1554-1586)
Their feet steady, their hands diligent, their eyes watchful, and their hearts resolute.
(RQ:RJfrs AmtrPqr)
But then I had the flintlock by me for protection. ¶ There were giants in the days when that gun was made; for surely no modern mortal could have held that mass of metal steady to his shoulder. The linen-press and a chest on the top of it formed, however, a very good gun-carriage; and, thus mounted, aim could be taken out of the window,(nb..).
(RQ:EHough PrqsPrc)
Captain Edward Carlisle, soldier as he was, martinet as he was, felt a curious sensation of helplessness seize upon him as he met her steady gaze, her alluring smile ; he could not tell what this prisoner might do.
Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.