quake
verb (used without object)
(of persons) to shake or tremble from cold, weakness, fear, anger, or the like.
were quaking
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past progressiveof quake.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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I’m sure many an old time DJ were quaking in their boots when they saw him heading outside while his show was still on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2020
Some of the best performances surrounding this year’s Globes were in the prebroadcast promotion, which acted as if Hollywood were quaking at the thought of Mr. Gervais’s scathing return.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2016
“Our parents were quaking with fear while we were having a great time.”
From Newsweek ● Jul. 16, 2012
"I can see him there yet!" said Andy, though his voice trembled as if he were quaking with suspense.
From The Boy Scouts Under Fire in Mexico by Lieut. Howard Payton
The men were in a fury of excitement and anxiety, the women and children were quaking with fear.
From Old Rail Fence Corners The A. B. C's. of Minnesota History by Lucy Leavenworth Wilder Morris
