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Meanings of quiver nostril in English

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Usage of quiver nostril in English
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With flashing eyes and quivering nostrils, she drew herself up proudly.
Other People's Money
2
He glared at him with flashing eyes and quivering nostrils.
The Camp in the Snow; Or, Besieged by Danger
3
With quivering nostrils and clenched teeth she went on:
Salammbo
4
First the young prophet rose up among his people, with flashing eyes and quivering nostrils.
The Scapegoat
5
The red flood of anger ebbed out, and left his face all white, with quivering nostrils.
The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale
6
Behind them circled the dogs with quivering nostrils.
The Garden of Allah
7
Felicia gave a bound which made them all start, and with flashing eye and quivering nostril retorted:
The Nabob, Vol. 1 (of 2)
8
With quivering Nostrils, he heaped Scorn and Contumely upon any Race that would call a Pie a Tart.
Knocking the Neighbors
9
"Never less," replied Roger, with a quivering nostril and a high, slow bow.
With the Procession
10
"Why is it preposterous?" he demanded, with a quivering nostril.
A Traveler from Altruria: Romance
11
"Is this then your religion?" she cried with quivering nostril.
Thomas Wingfold, Curate
12
She sat at the window and inhaled with quivering nostrils the sharp fragrance of the burning pine cones that floated to her in bluish waves.
The Indian Lily and Other Stories
13
With quivering nostrils, and flashing eyes, the Indian Queen drew herself up scornfully, she looked at him, then turned her face away, and sat mute.
This Country of Ours
14
"I tell ye I'll give you your legal rights, and not a cent more," replied the old man, still quietly, but with quivering nostrils.
The Riverman