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Meanings of hanging upon in English

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Usage of hanging upon in English
1
Leonora groaned, clasping him around the neck, hanging upon him in terror.
The Torrent (Entre Naranjos)
2
The early morning mist, hanging upon the river banks, concealed our approach.
History of the Second Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry: Beverl...
3
All of them wore gold, disks of it, hanging upon their breasts.
1492
4
Anderson stood motionless, bending towards her, hanging upon her every gesture and tone.
Lady Merton, Colonist
5
All wear a knife, with a large spoon, hanging upon their right arm.
Ideal Commonwealths
6
Phil Abingdon's eyes were widely open, and she was hanging upon his words.
Fire-Tongue
7
The pictures hanging upon the wall were all signed with the most famous names.
Other People's Money
8
He gave you the example, hanging upon the wood of the most holy Cross.
Letters of Catherine Benincasa
9
They were wolves hanging upon the skirts of the herd.
The Scalp Hunters
10
He entered with his clothes hanging upon him in shreds.
The Angel and the Author, and Others
11
Nobody can be afraid who has the lives of others hanging upon his actions.
The Romance of a Pro-Consul / Being the Personal Life and Memoir...
12
Gamechick, the broken rein hanging upon his neck, stood trembling and snorting with terror.
Betty at Fort Blizzard
13
First of all, he secures a weapon that is hanging upon the wall near-by.
Miss Caprice
14
He is fit for nothing but hanging upon some one who will feed him.
Lazarre
15
Now, in the most critical moment, when all my friends are hanging upon me?
The Moneychangers
16
On the stage, Marie-Claire, hanging upon Durville's neck, was exclaiming:
A Mummer's Tale
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