rose cold

Example Sentences

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This time while he was there, it was like sitting on a beach enjoying the sun while the tide rose cold around his ankles.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

It sank in sobs of melting compassion; it implored pity and sympathy in words of thrilling entreaty; and then it rose, cold and calm, in sounds of withering derision and implacable hate.

From Trifles for the Christmas Holidays by Armstrong, H. S.

This is often called "spring catarrh" or "rose cold" and seems often to be associated with the pollen of flowers.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

He also took much pleasure in walking beside the Thames in the moonlight, "to hear the sound and echo of the trumpets," regardless of the evening dews which rose cold and damp along the river.

From The Children of Westminster Abbey Studies in English History by Kingsley, Rose Georgina

Nevil's voice rose, cold and commanding, questioning this as any other derelict haled before him.

From Sir Mortimer by Johnston, Mary