catching breath
Example Sentences
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Thank 'ee, friends," said Mr. Fugler, dropping into a seat by the door, and catching breath: "you've got it very suent.
From Wandering Heath by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
She stopped, and the catching breath in her throat was almost a sob as she looked at Howland.
From The Danger Trail by James Oliver Curwood
A low, catching breath shook Stratton, and one hand grasped the table edge violently.
From Witness to the Deed by George Manville Fenn
So long did we wait that I almost fell asleep resting against the cold marble, but was suddenly aroused by hearing Curtis give a quick catching breath.
From Allan Quatermain by Henry Rider Haggard
Ernest Merchison," she said, as she escaped from him with blazing eyes and catching breath, "you have done what I will never forgive.
From Doctor Therne by Henry Rider Haggard
