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A carriage passes you with drawn blinds, and your heart stands still.

Then John's heart stands still with a sudden fear, as he imagines that some terrible thing has occurred.

My heart stands still as I realize that it is Frick shouting.

My heart stands still when I remember the thundering of those forts, the premeditated destruction, the finality which each boom!

Going down the Yukon for the first time, one's heart stands still nearly half the time.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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