Cheers

Examples

• The new legs last twice as long as the others used to do, and he attributes this solely to his temperate habits (triumphant cheers). Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• Then, amid cheers of encouragement from the immense throng that was watching, he turned sharply past the starting-tower and flew between the flags that marked the starting-line. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
• It was a temperance song (whirlwinds of cheers). Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• We were all stunned with the loud cheers, three times three repeated, which followed. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• What we's to do for cheers, now, _I_ declar I don't know, said Aunt Chloe. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• Women and children shrieked, and men encouraged each other with noisy shouts and cheers. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• And consequently three cheers for the United Aggregate Tribunal! Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
• The command, CHARGE, was given, and was executed with loud cheers and with a run; when the last of the enemy broke. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• The cry was instantly changed to cheers. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• So it was an unusually lively meeting, and did not adjourn till a late hour, when it broke up with three shrill cheers for the new member. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Three cheers for Marmee! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• It cheers me to hear you say so. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• My dear friends,' resumed Mr. Pickwick, 'I am going to propose the health of the bride and bridegroom--God bless 'em (cheers and tears). Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• The trains started from the Liverpool end of the railway; and, as they passed along, they were greeted by the cheers of the astonished and delighted spectators. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
• Much of what cheers your life may be dependent on him, while not a feeling or interest of moment in his eyes may have reference to you. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• Sir, I am a Deller--a Dingley Deller (cheers). Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• The Brick Lane Branch brothers were watermen (cheers and laughter). Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• The other apes turned now upon me, and as I stood facing them a sullen roar from the audience answered the wild cheers from the cages. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
• In the midst of the three loud cheers, Daniel gave them all a hearty 'Good Bye, Men! Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• During supper, somebody recognised Elliston as he passed through the room, and he was immediately hailed with three cheers. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
• My precious Marmee: Three cheers for dear Father! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Nothing wanting to complete the parallel but the audience, the cheers, and the glass of water. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• Besides, there is that peculiar voice of hers, so animating and piquant, as well as soft: it cheers my withered heart; it puts life into it. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• If I ever get gloomy, when I see you it cheers me up. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
• Feels very low and melancholy, is very feverish, and has a constant thirst upon him; thinks it must be the wine he used to drink (cheers). Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• Cheers and loud acclamations followed the close of his speech. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• Three cheers for Father! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.

Editor: Maynard