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Meanings of restrain the tears in English

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Usage of restrain the tears in English
1
When she had gotten safely into the street, she could scarcely restrain the tears.
Sister Carrie: A Novel
2
Nicole did not try to restrain the tears that were pouring from her eyes.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
3
All wept with the husband, and even the dying woman could not restrain the tears.
The Trials of the Soldier's Wife: A Tale of the Second American ...
4
He could scarcely restrain the tears as he tried to thank the boys for their kindness.
Boy Scouts in Southern Waters; Or, Spaniard's Treasure Chest
5
But she could not restrain the tears.
Christie Redfern's Troubles
6
I could no longer restrain the tears, at this; I beat my breast again and yet again, with my hands.
The Satyricon — Complete
7
They clasped each other's hands, and smiled at each other to restrain the tears which filled the eyes of both.
Monsieur de Camors — Volume 3
8
I sat down, unable to reply or to restrain the tears that came to my eyes as he left me alone.
The Master of Silence: A Romance
9
She could not restrain the tears that came to her eyes, and she let them flow silently, finding nothing to reply.
Conscience — Volume 3
10
All the time he remained with me I had sufficient fortitude to restrain the tears which I felt were ready to flow.
Hortense / Makers of History Series
11
It was impossible for me to restrain the tears when Richard distinctly whispered "Nicole" in my ear just before dinner.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
12
He attempted to control himself, to restrain the tears that were coming to his eyes at the sight of her; but he sobbed convulsively.
The Delight Makers
13
During the tender scene he had just passed through, he had manfully resisted his inclination to weep, but he could no longer restrain the tears.
The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army: A Story of the Grea...
14
There was no restraining the tears that ran down my face.
Lazarre
15
She sank to the window seat and lay trembling, but she bravely restrained the tears.
The Harvester
16
Her voice was low and faltering, and she with difficulty restrained the tears which sprung to her eyes.
Inez: A Tale of the Alamo
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