Stoops
[stu:ps]
Examples
- You were going to say that Isabel stoops--I know you were--you men are such observers. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The women and children have resumed their labour; the reaper once more stoops to his work; the cart-horses have moved on; and all are again in motion. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Ephraim is an heartless dove--Issachar an over-laboured drudge, which stoops between two burdens. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- The other woman, who was bending over it when they came in, stoops down again and kisses it as it lies asleep. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Krook takes it, goes to the fire, stoops over the red embers, and tries to get a light. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
Checker: Polly