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Meanings of little gasp in English

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Usage of little gasp in English
1
The tone was cool, and the girl added with a little gasp:
V. V.'s Eyes
2
The woman gave a little gasp and sat still for a moment.
All Roads Lead to Calvary
3
When they reached the summit Madeline gave a little gasp of pleasure.
The Light of the Western Stars
4
Kate gave a quick little gasp like a sob and drew back.
Marcia Schuyler
5
Peter stopped short with a little gasp of sheer astonishment and delight.
The Burgess Bird Book for Children
6
Madame d'Avala stamped both feet and gave a little gasp of rage.
O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921
7
His mother, with a little gasp, caught him by the arm instinctively.
Marriage à la mode
8
She made a little gasp and murmur, but no articulate words came.
The Seaboard Parish Volume 2
9
She gave a little gasp, and her hand went to her side.
A Lost Leader
10
A few moments after she had gone, Lyra gave a little gasp.
The amber spyglass
11
Emma gave a little gasp as he put it in her hand.
Public secrets
12
She drew back with a queer little gasp, as if suddenly breathless.
The Prince of Graustark
13
With a little gasp of choking, panic-inspired laughter Chulian dodged past it.
Gather, Darkness!
14
He started, sat for a moment rigid, then gave a little gasp.
The Pit Prop Syndicate
15
She wrapped the bandage so tightly that Aylaen gave a little gasp.
Secret of the Dragon
16
Mary was so astonished that she gave a little gasp, and blushed.
New york: the novel
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Little gasp through the time
Little gasp across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common