upspring

Example Sentences

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With an abrupt upspring, his throat half harsh with anger, he placed both forepaws on the table and barked at the waiter.

From Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack

The Bishop spoke with apparent vexation, but his heart had bounded in the upspring of a great relief.

From The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century by Barclay, Florence L. (Florence Louisa)

"Jenny's," cried Millie with a sudden upspring of hope.

From The Summons by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

The King doth wake to-night, and takes his rouse, Keeps wassail, and the swaggering upspring reels.

From Shakespeare and Music by Wilson, Christopher

Thou darest not say I love, and yet thou lovest, And think'st to crush the mighty yearning down, That in thy spirit shall upspring forever!

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 3 September 1848 by Various