fit of terror
Example Sentences
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He, who was in a fit of terror about me, agreed at once, and so she came with us, she and her young niece, and her kindness leaves us both very grateful.
From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2) by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir
The dog is thrown into a fit of terror because he does not know about the hidden string.
From Outwitting Our Nerves A Primer of Psychotherapy by Jackson, Josephine A.
She had taken Violet with her, and the latter had fallen into a fit of terror that was simply uncontrollable.
From Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt by Mitford, Bertram
At this command poor Margari had a veritable ague fit of terror.
From The Poor Plutocrats by Bain, R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet)
"Oh, for goodness' sake, don't talk about morning!" he broke out in a fit of terror.
From Hurricane Island by Watson, H. B. Marriott (Henry Brereton Marriott)
