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Meanings of little spasm in English

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Usage of little spasm in English
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At sight of the robin, a little spasm of pain contracted his face.
A Christmas Garland
2
This mysterious summons gave her a first little spasm of distrust and fear.
Snow-Blind
3
An odd little spasm went over his face at her words.
Greatheart
4
Two of the sleeping seals give a little spasm, and do not move again.
The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian Antarctic expedition...
5
A curious little spasm passed across it as she looked.
The Keeper of the Door
6
It was just a little spasm, not a full attack.
Seven Surrenders
7
Anyway, I had a little spasm of conscience and objected.
The black prism
8
A little spasm distorted the lovely face, unveiled now.
V. V.'s Eyes
9
Each piece gave her a little spasm of surprise.
Jane Allen, Junior
10
Her daughter bent towards her, and kissed her with the prettiest little spasm of love and pity.
The Stark Munro Letters / Being series of twelve letters written...
11
But that, Hilary told herself with a little spasm of inward anger, should never come to pass.
The Rebellion of Margaret
12
For an instant a little spasm of pique stung her at the thought that Derek had deserted her.
The Little Warrior
13
A little spasm crossed his face.
The Brimming Cup
14
It always gave Bridget a queer little spasm of regret to see Colin's obvious affection for the little fellow.
Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land: a story of Australian life
15
Instead-andplease, let me have this one little spasm of optimism and romance-youunderstand that every date is a voyage.
Wired
16
For the first time a little spasm of envy shot through Jeff, That the girl liked James was plain enough.
The Vision Splendid
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