Then he gave a small start and seemed to pull himself together.

At the mention of the last name he gave a small, but noticeable start.

It would be a small start, yes, but perhaps significant.

I don't know how it will all come out, but his small start is good enough for me.

These two weeks were a small start, she said.

In Britain only a small start has so far been made.

Amaryllis gave a small start at the sound of his voice.

He realized with a small start that they were now focused on him.

She gave a small start as he came up the wide steps.

I gave him a small start and went after him.