Stirs
[stə:z]
Examples
- In most of us, irked by its conventions and complexities, there stirs the nomad strain. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Say to him (with my compliments), if he stirs me, he has Fosco to deal with. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- At this hour and by this light it changes into threatening hands raised up and menacing the handsome face with every breath that stirs. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The lawyer sits down in his easy-chair and stirs the fire. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- That music stirs my soul; it wakens all my life; it makes my heart beat--not with its temperate daily pulse, but with a new, thrilling vigour. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Without her market-basket, which is a sort of wicker well with two flapping lids, she never stirs abroad. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- It is like 'Chevy Chase,' said Maurice quickly, and stirs the heart like the sound of a trumpet. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- This is a son of God--one who feels himself in the portion of life that stirs you. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The occupant of the pew in the hall, having said thus much, stirs the fire and leaves the triumvirate to warm themselves. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- When he moves he stirs them and reciprocally. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Nothing speaks or stirs in me while you talk. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Sir Leicester's voice trembles and his grey hair stirs upon his head. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
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