upraise

Example Sentences

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My tunnel went into the hill on a slight upraise, and I could do the work alone.

From The Spirit of Sweetwater by Garland, Hamlin

Hast often seen, how in such fearful times, She would upraise her speaking eyes to heaven, And stand in silence, while her countenance Reflected beams she thence appeared to catch; Such was her bearing then.

From Joan of Arc A Play in Five Acts by Sargant, Jane Alice

My voice I will upraise To thank the world for every bird that sings.

From Love Letters of a Violinist and Other Poems by Mackay, Eric

Thy city fill once more, Thy temple-walls upraise, There will we Thee adore With joyful songs of praise, Thee, merciful, adored, We bless and sanctify, With wine-cups filled up high, By blessings of the Lord.

From Hebrew Literature by Wilson, Epiphanius

He struck the root of the tree with his tunnel and made an upraise to the inside of the trunk.

From Bears I Have Met—and Others by Kelly, Allen