Example Sentences

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I am kneeling on the concrete, gasping for air.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

There is an episode when Raskolnikov kneels before Sonia, the prostitute, and says to her: “It is not before you I am kneeling, but before all the suffering of mankind.”

From An Outline of Russian Literature by Baring, Maurice

Now I am kneeling in the cockpit, whose sides come a little above my waist.

From 'Green Balls' The Adventures of a Night-Bomber by Bewsher, Paul

A moment later I am kneeling before her, pressing my burning face against the fragrant muslin of her gown.

From Venus in Furs by Savage, Fernanda

And I am kneeling at my father's knee, Sighing with joy, and hoping utterly.

From The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2 by MacDonald, George