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convulsive Translations convulsive [kənˈvʌlsɪv] adj [movement, action, sob] → convulsif/ive convulsive adj → konvulsiv(isch) (spec), → Krampf-; movement also → krampfhaft; convulsive laughter → Lachkrämpfe pl convulsive [kənˈvʌlsɪv] adj (movement, laughter) → convulso/a (Med) → convulsivo/a convulsive [kənˈvʌlsɪv] adj (movement, laughter) → convulso/a (Med) → convulsivo/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But it very often happens that owing to the instantaneous, violent, convulsive running of the whale upon receiving the first iron, it becomes impossible for the harpooneer, however lightning-like in his movements, to pitch the second iron into him. Mercedes looked pleased and gratified, while Fernand grasped the handle of his knife with a convulsive clutch. Then with a great coughing, sighing snarl the beast reared up, gave a convulsive leap forward toward its newly discovered enemies, and fell dead in a limp heap, just beyond the native over which it had been crouching before it delivered the death stroke, now never to fall. |
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