GASP in a Sentence
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99 example sentences for GASP, such as:
1. Jurgis reeled, and gave a gasp.
2. She gasped at the wonderful view.
3. They gasped in astonishment at the news.
4. I gasped as I jumped into the cold river.
5. Giving a sudden gasp, he tumultuously sounded.
2. She gasped at the wonderful view.
3. They gasped in astonishment at the news.
4. I gasped as I jumped into the cold river.
5. Giving a sudden gasp, he tumultuously sounded.
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Meanings and Examples of GASP
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gasp
n. a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
v. breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
Classic Sentence: (86 in 6 pages)
1 All the breath went out of Scarlett's lungs in one gasp of horror before rage swept her.
2 Automatically, she dodged behind the curtain and peered fascinated at him through the dim folds of the cloth, so startled that the breath went out of her lungs with a gasp.
3 For a moment, the breath went out of Scarlett's lungs in a sickening gasp and she could only stare at the fat old lady who was so obviously pleased at the effect of her statement.
4 Giving a sudden gasp, he tumultuously sounded.
5 I own thy speechless, placeless power; but to the last gasp of my earthquake life will dispute its unconditional, unintegral mastery in me.
6 He saw the lawyer look up and laugh, and he gave a gasp; the man said something to Szedvilas, and Jurgis turned upon his friend, his heart almost stopping.
7 Jurgis reeled, and gave a gasp.
8 The line fell slowly forward like a toppling wall, and, with a convulsive gasp that was intended for a cheer, the regiment began its journey.
9 The moment had arrived when her lip would tremble in spite of herself, and when the gasp could no longer be kept down.
Return of the Native By Thomas Hardy
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: 10 A Desperate Attempt at Persuasion
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: 10 A Desperate Attempt at Persuasion
10 Then he awoke to activity; and bending yet lower he found that she still breathed, and that her breath though feeble was regular, except when disturbed by an occasional gasp.
Return of the Native By Thomas Hardy
Context Highlight In BOOK 4: 7 The Tragic Meeting of Two Old Friends
Context Highlight In BOOK 4: 7 The Tragic Meeting of Two Old Friends
11 It was the sob of a woman, the muffled, strangling gasp of one who is torn by an uncontrollable sorrow.
12 His attack did not last long, however, for when we undid his collar, and sprinkled the water from one of the finger-glasses over his face, he gave a gasp or two and sat up.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In V. The Adventure of The "Gloria Scott"
Context Highlight In V. The Adventure of The "Gloria Scott"
13 As my eyes fell upon it, I gave a gasp and a cry of amazement.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In I. THE ADVENTURE OF THE EMPTY HOUSE
Context Highlight In I. THE ADVENTURE OF THE EMPTY HOUSE
14 He had hardly turned to leave the hut when Hopkin's hand was on the fellow's collar, and I heard his loud gasp of terror as he understood that he was taken.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In VI. THE ADVENTURE OF BLACK PETER
Context Highlight In VI. THE ADVENTURE OF BLACK PETER
15 She gave a gasp, and her head dropped back in the chair.
Example Sentence:
1 The team were at their last gasp when the whistle went.
2 At his last gasp, he murmured the name of the person who shot him.
3 She gasped at the wonderful view.
4 I gasped as I jumped into the cold river.
5 They gasped in astonishment at the news.
6 I gasped in/with astonishment at the magician's skill.
7 I gasped and took an involuntary step backwards.
8 I gasped with surprise at the unexpected news.
9 Meanwhile, they should encourage those among us who cannot swim five yards before they are gasping for air.
10 He came to the surface of the water gasping for air.
11 The stunt brought shocked gasps from the audience.
12 The film was shown to gasps of rapture at the Democratic Convention.
13 He made about a dozen long gasps, his breast lifting the Bible up when he drawed in his breath, and letting it down again when he breathed it out -- and after that he laid still; he was dead.