Example Sentences

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Without changing his half-reclining posture, the Shawanoe drew forth his small Bible from the inner pocket of his hunting shirt, the other watching with amazement the action.

From Camp-fire and Wigwam by Ellis, Edward Sylvester

I lay half-reclining in the cart, holding the reins lazily, and allowing the animal to go just where he pleased, often wondering where he would conduct me. 

From Lavengro The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest by Knapp, William

I had been half-reclining, my head in her lap, strangely soothed and happy as she ran her fingers through my hair.

From Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative by Kemp, Harry

By special request, Burl was observing in the control room, seated in a half-reclining position like the others, in a well-padded chair, strapped tight.

From The Secret of the Ninth Planet by Wollheim, Donald Allen

Instead, however, there, half-reclining on a sofa, and reading, or pretending to read, was a young and lovely girl.

From Hurricane Hurry by Kingston, William Henry Giles