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Definition
quivering (shaky) — usually from weakness or fear — especially of the voice
- 'Yes, sir,' replied Oliver, in a low, tremulous voice.Chapter 4 — Oliver, Being Offered Another Place, Makes His First.... (67% in)
- Only me,' replied a tremulous voice.Chapter 20 — Wherein Oliver is Delivered Over to Mr. William Sikes (35% in)
- 'Ho, ho, there!' cried a tremulous voice in the rear.Chapter 28 — Looks after Oliver, and Proceeds with His Adventures (12% in)
- There is no possibility of any mistake on your part, my boy, is there?' demanded the gentleman in a tremulous voice.Chapter 34 — Contains Some Introductory Particulars Relative to a Young.... (12% in)
- 'Not alone, my dear, nor unprotected, neither,' submitted Mr. Bumble, in a voice tremulous with fear: 'I am here, my dear.Chapter 38 — Containing an Account of What Passed Between Mr. and Mrs.... (49% in)
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