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catching breath



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He did not find words at once; but his nostrils quivered while he was catching breath, which apparently failed in his breast.

From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

His eyes were cast down in a strange fashion, unlike the bold, inquisitive peering of his countrymen,--the more strange, in that he spoke harshly and abruptly, like a racer catching breath.

From Dragon's blood by Rideout, Henry Milner

There was no answer; only the woman's catching breath as she struggled with her sobs.

From Tarrano the Conqueror by Cummings, Ray

Thank 'ee, friends," said Mr. Fugler, dropping into a seat by the door, and catching breath: "you've got it very suent.

From Wandering Heath by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

The wrinkled note lay on the desk and he bent suddenly with a sharp catching breath and kissed it.

From The Valiants of Virginia by Rives, Hallie Erminie



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