perking up

The increase in equity prices, and the broader perking up of the economy, can be traced back to the re-leveraging of the economy.

"Well, I for one don't like her a bit," declared Tilly, perking up the bow ends of the black sling that hung about her neck.

So he had, like a very unwise rabbit, and was perking up his long ears within quite easy range of Charley's gun as he levelled it.

How they shouted as they spied the little pine trees perking up their heads!

He was perking up his big ears and wagging his stump of a tail in front of him.

"You hear it from the police, gentlemen," added Mr. Meredith, perking up a little.