pitapat
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I stood, and looked, and listened, and my heart went pitapat.
From Fables for Children, Stories for Children, Natural Science Stories, Popular Education, Decembrists, Moral Tales by Leo Tolstoy, Count
Just as she was ready to open, she heard the pitapat of little Nanna's steps on the bridge from the bank.
From Mary by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
In a moment there was a curious tearing sound, and then a pitapat on the ground about them.
From Under Fire For Servia by Colonel James Fiske
And though Widow Precious felt her heart go pitapat at first sight of another Mrs. Mordacks, she made up her mind, with a gulp, not to let this cash go to the Thornwick.
From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
And while she gazed her heart went pitapat.
From Ulysses by James Joyce
Pitt's panthers pitapatted round Nebraska; the line poked holes, Fullback Parkinson plunged twice for touchdowns.
From Time Magazine Archive
