Through the closed door they could just hear the long continuous drone of the Badger's voice, rising and falling in waves of oratory; and presently they noticed that the sermon began to be punctuated at intervals by long-drawn sobs, evidently proceeding from the bosom of Toad, who was a soft-hearted and affectionate fellow, very easily converted—for the time being—to any point of view.
It punctuated her entreaties for divine guidance with disconcerting questions, such as, "Are you not a hypocrite?
" Her poised index finger had just punctuated the Eleventh Commandment.
This "mallification," punctuated by the existence of a generic mega mall that is transplanted from country to country, too often draws little or no design influence from a country's legacy.
He learned to stare at people without blinking, and he perfected long silences punctuated by staccato bursts of fast talking.
For the rest of the day, about half of the year group will put in another six hours of tireless gaming, punctuated with meticulous discussion of strategy and tutorials on mental preparedness techniques.
"summer solstice": This period will be punctuated by the June Solstice.
"summer solstice": This period will be punctuated by the June Solstice.
Global anomalies have punctuated the threat of climate change.
He was a Tajik, a lanky, dark man with a weather-beaten face, narrow shoulders, and a long neck punctuated by a protruding Adam's apple that only peeked from behind his beard when he turned his head.
After a long and memorable meal, punctuated with music and laughter, Albrecht rose from his honored position at the head of the table to drink a toast to his beloved brother for the years of sacrifice that had enabled Albrecht to fulfill his ambition.
