athrill

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Quietly, intimately, he smiled at the sound, good old world, athrill with the wonder and beauty of life.

From The Destroying Angel by Vance, Louis Joseph

The girl’s nerves were athrill with the delightful air of mystery suggested by the surroundings.

From The Red Derelict by Mitford, Bertram

And Joan submitted without remonstrance, athrill and elate.

From Joan Thursday by Vance, Louis Joseph

While Wheaton swayed between fear and hope, the community was athrill with excitement.

From The Main Chance by Nicholson, Meredith

Expediting preparations for strategic move in rear, 'Mid poor females' ululations, most distressing to the ear-- What makes all your pulses throb? oh! what sets all your nerves athrill?

From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert