catching breath
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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
She looked down at them with a catching breath, and for an instant the glitter was reflected in her eyes.
From Barlasch of the Guard by Henry Seton Merriman
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
He did not find words at once; but his nostrils quivered while he was catching breath, which apparently failed in his breast.
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
Marion drew a deep catching breath as he took his seat by her side, and then remained silent till they reached the familiar doorway.
From Blind Policy by George Manville Fenn
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