BURST in a Sentence
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253 example sentences for BURST, such as:
1. He burst in upon our conversation.
2. The audience burst into wild applause.
3. The dam burst under the weight of water.
4. The thongs are burst that the dead tied.
5. A great epidemic burst forth in that area.
2. The audience burst into wild applause.
3. The dam burst under the weight of water.
4. The thongs are burst that the dead tied.
5. A great epidemic burst forth in that area.
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Meanings and Examples of BURST
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burst
v. be in a state of movement or action
v. burst outward, usually with noise
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 Amusement and chagrin seemed to be struggling for the mastery, until the former suddenly carried the day, and he burst into a hearty laugh.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER V. OUR ADVERTISEMENT BRINGS A VISITOR
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER V. OUR ADVERTISEMENT BRINGS A VISITOR
2 There was a violent peal at the bell, and in a few seconds the fair-haired detective came up the stairs, three steps at a time, and burst into our sitting-room.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER VI. TOBIAS GREGSON SHOWS WHAT HE CAN DO
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER VI. TOBIAS GREGSON SHOWS WHAT HE CAN DO
3 I went to a Doctor last week about it, and he told me that it is bound to burst before many days passed.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
4 My only fear was that this thing in my chest might burst a little too soon and leave my work undone.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
5 I had already come to the conclusion, since there were no signs of a struggle, that the blood which covered the floor had burst from the murderer's nose in his excitement.
6 And then, after a few preliminary tries, the whole farm burst out into 'Beasts of England' in tremendous unison.
7 A cry of horror burst from all the animals.
8 The thongs are burst that the dead tied.
9 A burst of applause greeted this flattering tribute to ourselves.
10 The Fairy palaces burst into illumination, before pale morning showed the monstrous serpents of smoke trailing themselves over Coketown.
11 Gutters and pipes had burst, drains had overflowed, and streets were under water.
12 And when he did look around, it was with the astonished air of one at whose feet a thunderbolt has just burst, and who hears still the astounding report ringing in his ears.
13 The lances burst into shivers up to the very grasp, and it seemed at the moment that both knights had fallen, for the shock had made each horse recoil backwards upon its haunches.
14 Yet, even at this disadvantage, the Templar sustained his high reputation; and had not the girths of his saddle burst, he might not have been unhorsed.
15 Out burst the blood with stern streames red.
Example Sentence: (43 in 3 pages)
1 From a little spark may burst a mighty flame.
2 After a sudden burst of activity, the team lapsed back into indolence.
3 A great epidemic burst forth in that area.
4 The audience burst into wild applause.
5 The audience burst into spontaneous applause.
6 When the water pipe burst, she had the intelligence to turn off the water at the main.
7 The dam burst under the weight of water.
8 Her body bloated and puffed up till pain seemed to burst out through her skin.
9 There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames.
10 The bitter cold caused the water pipes to burst.
11 At last, I couldn't control myself and burst out laughing.
12 Our conversation came to an abrupt end when George burst into the room.
13 He burst in upon our conversation.
14 This was my last burst of anger in defense of President Reagan.
15 When the development bubble burst, federal regulators started probing the balance sheets of the biggest banks.