Palpitating

verb

(of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly.

Примеры использования:

A couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden

noun

An act of fluttering.

Примеры использования:

There was a flutter of wings at the window

verb

To move in quick, irregular motions, or to cause something to move this way

Примеры использования:

[ i ] the flags fluttered in the breeze., there was a flutter of wings overhead.

noun

A tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails.

Примеры использования:

Grip pressure should be firm but not tight - about the way you would grip a hammer's handle while d…

verb

Another term for malleus.

proper noun

A british film company (full name hammer film productions) founded in 1948, known especially for its horror films.

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A hammer horror movie

verb

Breathe with short, quick breaths, typically from exertion or excitement.

Примеры использования:

He was panting when he reached the top

noun

A short, quick breath.

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Robyn was breathing rather fast, in shallow pants

noun

Underpants or knickers.

noun

A series of quick, light knocking sounds

Примеры использования:

I heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet (= the noise of children running)., the rain pitter-pattered…

noun

A unit of weight equal to 16 oz. avoirdupois (0.4536 kg), or 12 oz. troy (0.3732 kg).

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A short ton is the standard u.s. ton of 2,000 pounds and measures weight.

verb

Strike or hit heavily and repeatedly.

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Patrick pounded the couch with his fists

verb

Shut (an animal) in a pound.

verb

Expand and contract with strong regular movements.

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Blood vessels throb and pulsate

verb

To make sounds or movements with a regular rhythm

Примеры использования:

A light pulsates in the distance.

noun

A rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck.

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The doctor found a faint pulse

verb

Throb rhythmically; pulsate.

Примеры использования:

A knot of muscles at the side of his jaw pulsed

noun

The edible seed of a leguminous plant, for example a chickpea, lentil, or bean.

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Use pulses such as peas and lentils to eke out meat dishes

noun

A mechanical device using suction or pressure to raise or move liquids, compress gases, or force air into inflatable objects such as tyres.

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A petrol pump

verb

Force (liquid, gas, etc.) to move by or as if by means of a pump.

Примеры использования:

The blood is pumped around the body

noun

A sports shoe; a plimsoll.

Примеры использования:

If you buy the kids plimsolls for pe, rather than pumps, you probably live in east yorkshire - or o…

verb

Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.

Примеры использования:

The tree's branches stopped quivering

noun

A slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion.

Примеры использования:

She couldn't help the quiver in her voice

noun

An archer's portable case for holding arrows.

Примеры использования:

He also had a framed backpack, a utility belt containing tools, a quiver containing 14 arrows, a fl…

verb

To tremble, wriggle, writhe; to throb, pulsate, palpitate. english regional in later use.

verb

To tremble, wriggle, writhe; to throb, pulsate, palpitate. english regional in later use.

verb

To tremble, wriggle, writhe; to throb, pulsate, palpitate. english regional in later use.

noun

A competition between runners, horses, vehicles, etc. to see which is the fastest in covering a set course.

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Hill started from pole position and won the race

verb

Compete with another or others to see who is fastest at covering a set course or achieving an objective.

Примеры использования:

The vet took blood samples from the horses before they raced

noun

Each of the major groupings into which humankind is considered (in various theories or contexts) to be divided on the basis of physical characteristics or shared ancestry.

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People of all races, colours, and creeds

noun

A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

Примеры использования:

The thrill of jumping out of an aeroplane

verb

Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

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His kiss thrilled and excited her

noun

A feeling of great excitement and pleasure

Примеры использования:

It gave me a thrill to see her again after so many years., [ t ] just standing next to him thrilled…

verb

Beat or sound with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsate steadily.

Примеры использования:

The war drums throbbed

noun

A strong, regular beat or sound; a steady pulsation.

Примеры использования:

The throb of the ship's engines

verb

To produce a regular, forceful beat

Примеры использования:

His head throbbed with pain., [ u ] we could feel the throb of the music from the party upstairs.

noun

A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground.

Примеры использования:

He hit the floor with a terrific thud

verb

Move, fall, or strike something with a dull, heavy sound.

Примеры использования:

The bullets thudded into the dusty ground

noun

A sound made when something heavy hits a hard surface

Примеры использования:

The thud of boots on the stairs, her bag thudded to the floor.

verb

Hit or strike heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt implement.

Примеры использования:

Holman thumped the desk with his hand

noun

A dull, heavy blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement.

Примеры использования:

I felt a thump on my back

verb

To hit something, making a soft, heavy noise

Примеры использования:

[ t ] he thumped his chest., i heard a thump upstairs.