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Example sentences for "exclamations"

Lexicographically close words:
exclaim; exclaimed; exclaiming; exclaims; exclamation; exclamatory; exclave; exclude; excluded; excludes
  1. The actual state of things in the Church no longer allowed him to repeat the exclamations of the Apologists that all Christians were philosophers and that all were filled with the same wisdom and virtue.

  2. These exclamations were naïve and inappropriate even for that time.

  3. The account of Coco's desertion was received with exclamations of surprise and sorrow.

  4. The noise the dogs made, however, had the effect of bringing out the younger children, and many were the exclamations they made at the sight of the strange animal.

  5. They could hear voices outside, with occasional exclamations of surprise, and now and then a peal of laughter.

  6. And amid a shower of exclamations and entreaties from her startled relatives, who never expected conduct approaching to this, Elizabeth left the house.

  7. Footsteps came nearer and nearer, and a chorus of exclamations greeted the sight of the "harem.

  8. Those in the grand stand who had seen the double curve of the ball uttered exclamations of amazement, and some of them would not believe their eyes had not deceived them.

  9. Moslof led the way round the end, and then all stopped, uttering exclamations of admiration.

  10. Miss Glanville renewing her tears and exclamations at this sight, he was obliged to lay Sir George gently upon the ground, and ran to find out somebody to send for a surgeon, and to help him to convey him into the house.

  11. Woe is used in denunciation, and in exclamations of sorrow.

  12. The weapon did not fall, however, and the savage dragged her up from the ground and gazed upon her, uttering some of the uncouth exclamations of his people in tones of satisfaction and even merriment.

  13. Harry Blew and Jack Striker are the chief spokesmen; and both talk determinedly; the others, with interests identical, backing them up by gestures, and exclamations of encouragement.

  14. The sight thus unexpectedly brought before the eyes of the rescuers sends a shiver through their hearts, and draws exclamations of alarm from their lips.

  15. Such are the wild exclamations that issue from the lips of the disappointed housebreakers, as they turn away from the dismantled dwelling, and hasten to regain their horses.

  16. He suspends his strokes at hearing exclamations above; then screams in the shrill treble of female voices.

  17. The animal, maddened by the pain, springs upward, and then shoots off at increased speed, still further heightened by the fierce exclamations of his rider, and the mocking laughter of the mid.

  18. The girls uttered exclamations of surprise when they entered the tent.

  19. The Meadow-Brooks were silent for a few seconds; then broke out into exclamations of delight.

  20. As he slid along the smooth ice, unable to check his impetus, he could hear the applause of the spectators on the shore and the exclamations and laughter of the ladies.

  21. As Mr. Jefferson finished quoting the lines, the sound of voices and exclamations of astonishment came to the gentlemen from the other side of the curtain.

  22. The moment he was alone with the most devoted of his officers, all his emotions burst forth at once in exclamations of astonishment, humiliation and anger.

  23. Short and incoherent exclamations burst from his labouring bosom.

  24. The Emperor saw that his army was destroyed; every moment the name of Ney escaped from his lips, with exclamations of grief.

  25. Then she sat down to write a letter; and when, some half hour later, the girl for whom they had waited, actually came, she met her with exclamations of genuine surprise.

  26. Loud cries were uttered and exclamations of enthusiasm; people rose from their seats and crowded round the piano to congratulate the player.

  27. Low exclamations arose from all around the thickened circle.

  28. One movement, and upon the dark locks which fell about her brow there blazed the unspeakable fires of a stone whose magnificence brought forth exclamations of awe from every person present.

  29. When he related the episode of Lucy's refusal to say whether he would return, although threatened with instant death unless she did so, his narrative was broken by the exclamations of his hearers.

  30. There was nothing very dreadful about it," he continued, as exclamations of alarm and pity broke from his mother and sister.

  31. Her recital was frequently interrupted by exclamations of indignation and pity from her aunts.

  32. They had, as the altercation grew hotter, joined in with exclamations of anger or approval, and Vincent saw that although the Unionists were the majority the party of sympathizers with the South was a strong one.

  33. The cavalier stopped, and looked at the pretty hand and arm which she showed him, with exclamations against his cruelty.

  34. My exclamations brought Monna Paula to my aid--she was not, indeed, far distant, for she had expected some such scene.

  35. But although Mrs. Thomas had to spell out the contents of each missive with more or less difficulty, her giggles, blushes and occasional exclamations showed how much pleasure they afforded her.

  36. With many exclamations of surprise Mrs. Nitschkan peered over the edge of the ravine.

  37. Mrs. Nitschkan uttered more or less profane exclamations of disgust; but Pearl said nothing.

  38. After the usual exclamations she assured me that everything was ready for me upstairs, had been for days, and offered to get me something to eat at once.

  39. Without that word the exclamations of this first strophe are the voice of cowardice or despair.

  40. The vivid imagination of the poet hears the triumphant exclamations of gratified hatred: "Oho!

  41. With many exclamations of anxiety and doubt, and much discreet suggestion from the small adviser, it was at last settled.

  42. Much, he knew, would pass unseen by her, but soon she would begin to understand, and to wince under their exclamations of "How extraordinary!

  43. Ellen sprang to it with exclamations of joy, and before she could rise from her stooping posture discovered some cowslips to be scrambled for.

  44. Breathlessly she looked on while the skilful pen did its work; and her exclamations of delight and admiration when the first cover was handed to her were not loud but deep.

  45. The very thing," were the muttered exclamations which immediately passed round.


  46. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "exclamations" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.