athrill
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of athrill
Example Sentences
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Expediting preparations for strategic move in rear, 'Mid poor females' ululations, most distressing to the ear-- What makes all your pulses throb? oh! what sets all your nerves athrill?
From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert
In her highest Supra-reaches, she is athrill with Supra-faculties.
From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella
Yet all the summer wind was athrill with harmony.
From Lorraine A romance by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
The girl’s nerves were athrill with the delightful air of mystery suggested by the surroundings.
From The Red Derelict by Mitford, Bertram
At noon Friday he had halted at the Rawhide to rest his horse and take a bite of luncheon, but all his young soul was athrill with eagerness; every faculty was alert.
From Trumpeter Fred A Story of the Plains by King, Charles
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