upheave

Example Sentences

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Miles—for though that speck in the sky into which they upheave their mighty altitudes, be doubtless an eagle, we cannot hear its cry.

From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) by Wilson, John Lyde

The latter was mightily amused by the adventure, and continued for a considerable time afterwards to upheave his huge shoulders with suppressed laughter.

From The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

The whole ocean about the island seemed to upheave.

From Tom Swift and His Wireless Message: or, the castaways of Earthquake island by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]

The frozen crust was seen to upheave: and, the next moment, the head of the fox, and afterwards his whole body, appeared above the surface.

From Popular Adventure Tales by Reid, Mayne

One would have it stop, take heed, upheave....

From My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life by Anonymous