involuntary impulse

Example Sentences

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And yet, no, not a thought, only an involuntary impulse of his lips, as when a draught of water is withheld from a thirsty man.

From The Hour Will Come: Volumes I and II A Tale of an Alpine Cloister by Hillern, Wilhelmine von

Lee and his staff almost with involuntary impulse returned the salute in like fashion.

From The Shades of the Wilderness A Story of Lee's Great Stand by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)

I had to smile, and yet tears came suddenly into my eyes, and yielding to an involuntary impulse, I asked: 'Anna Maria, do you really believe that Klaus will send Susanna away.'

From A Sister's Love A Novel by Heimburg, W.

As they approached the mainland, all, as if by involuntary impulse, looked back at the haunted island, looming darkly in the night.

From The Forest Runners A Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)

The young woman raised her eyes slowly; they met his, and as if following an involuntary impulse, held out both hands to him-- "I thank you, Hugo, farewell!"

From Riven Bonds. Vol. I. A Novel, in Two Volumes by Werner, E.