tormenting

Example Sentences

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"But they are," Alexander exclaimed, anxiously, "and I only regret that I should be the instrument of your tormenting yourself—" "Tormenting?" echoed Caesar, disdainfully.

From A Thorny Path — Complete by Ebers, Georg

Tormenting himself with such speculations, he arrived at his father's house.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 331, September 13, 1828 by Various

He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way, Tormenting himself with his prickles.

From Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature by Bartlett, John

Tormenting me from "under cover" of a telephone that didn't allow me to see his face or to know where he was.

From Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune by Onions, Mrs. Oliver

Tormenting thirst is assuaged by a mouthful of cooling water.

From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Dechmann, Louis