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What! more of this work—” For just then a tremendous outcry broke forth, and there was a rush and panic among those who had been leaping round the fire just before. 

From The Armourer's Prentices by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

Since his first glimpse of her in the hall, his feelings and ideas had been leaping and plunging like spirited horses.

From The Financier, a novel by Dreiser, Theodore

Flint's prediction in regard to the weather seemed to be in the way of fulfilment, for the Bronx had been leaping mildly on a head sea for the last hour.

From On The Blockade by Optic, Oliver

What! more of this work—” For just then a tremendous outcry broke forth, and there was a rush and panic among those who had been leaping round the fire just before.

From The Armourer's Prentices by Hennessy, W.J.

She had been leaping so gallantly only five minutes before.

From Martin Hyde, the Duke's Messenger by Masefield, John