Example Sentences

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Her eyes were flashing and she was palpitating with earnestness.

From Freckles by Stratton-Porter, Gene

If I had looked for a surprised flash of delight at the fact that so much talent was palpitating in white muslin beside him, I was doomed to be disappointed.

From The Lowest Rung Together with The Hand on the Latch, St. Luke's Summer and The Understudy by Cholmondeley, Mary

The night was palpitating as it filled itself with stars.

From Cæsar or Nothing by How, Louis

I could see that she was palpitating with fury at having been made to obey.

From Man and Maid by Glyn, Elinor

Barbara's shyness was palpitating and aflame; his was leaden and chill.

From Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) A Novel by Veley, Margaret