Example Sentences

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No cat-like spring followed; only a cold, stony stare, as if he were awaking from a concussion that had knocked the breath out of him.

From Tides of Barnegat by Smith, Francis Hopkinson

Marianne started when she heard his words as if she were awaking from a dream; she left the room silently, and without deigning to glance at Constant, and followed her smiling guide through the halls.

From Louisa of Prussia and Her Times by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

When he had finished, and the patients were called on to open their eyes, a faint sigh went round the room, as if they were awaking reluctantly from a delicious dream.

From The Practice of Autosuggestion by Coué, Emile

The light flashed on wet leaves, the birds were awaking.

From Harriet and the Piper by Norris, Kathleen Thompson

Meanwhile the faubourgs were awaking and the early shops opening.

From History of the Commune of 1871 by Lissagary, P.