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shriek - exclamation mark
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Not a shriek, not a scream, Scarcely even a howl or a groan, As the man they called "Ho
The Hunting of the Snark by Carroll, Lewis View in context
The hare tried to get through the fence; it was too thick, and she turned sharp round to make for the road, but it was too late; the dogs were upon her with their wild cries; we heard one shriek, and that was the end of her.
Black Beauty by Sewell, Anna View in context
She heard, and, falling backwards in fear, drew in her breath to shriek aloud.
Nada The Lily by Haggard, Rider H. View in context
 
 
 
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