puffing up

The crews were somewhat slow in perceiving us, and had not time to raise their anchors before we came puffing up to them.

The scouts now came puffing up with the hamper, registering many threats against Hepsy for her untimely trick.

They had not half enough when Noddys machine came puffing up, but was forced to stop.

As she tightened her little pack the ex-Governor came puffing up with apoplectic face.

The nine forty-five was still half a mile below town and puffing up the grade to the station when Helen reached the platform.