clapt
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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Suddenly, a thought seemed to strike him; he clapt his hand to his forehead, uttered an exclamation, and rang the bell.
From Ghosts and Family Legends A Volume for Christmas by Crowe, Catherine
Rand took to him from the first minute we clapt eyes on him.
From Vacation with the Tucker Twins by Speed, Nell
Lord! how well I mind me o' th' first time that e'er I clapt eyes on Jock Crumpet!
From A Brother To Dragons and Other Old-time Tales by Rives, Amélie
The old witch clapt her skinny hands together, and smiled encouragingly upon her handiwork.
From The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II by Various
Again he clapt spurs to him, and again the animal jumped, and then stood stock still, so effectually was he fettered.
From The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
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