a-trembling

He did not know that it was a wolverine, standing outside, all a-trembling with its own daring, and cautiously scenting out the contents of the cave.

The Wall of the World 2010

As soon as Bakun saw her, she rose in respect and advanced to meet her, and fear get hold of her and she fell a-trembling, as if he had the ague.

The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night 2006

And understanding did come into her, as a light; and she to know in that instant that she to be truly come into the Mighty Pyramid, and I to have gat her there somewise; and she to wake sudden in her body, and set her hands forth all a-trembling from the Garment, and in dreadful trouble.

The Night Land 2007

Then suddenly my tense excitement gave way; I broke into a profuse perspiration and fell a-trembling, with my adversary routed and this weapon in my hand.

The Island of Doctor Moreau Herbert George 2006

Well, she WAS in a tearing way — just a-trembling all over, she was so mad.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 2003

It frightened and amazed me somewhat; and as for Arthur, he fell a-trembling, and finally was shaken with doubt as with an ague.

The Deadlocked City Elon, Amos 2001

Till finally it dawned on him, standing there with the wand a-trembling in his hand.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

He was up in his bed a-trembling that such a terrible thought could be thought, not to mention being spoke out loud.

Seventh Son Card, Orson Scott 1987

Even voiceless, though, his word had the power to set the walls a-trembling.

Seventh Son Card, Orson Scott 1987

On hearing this dreadful sentence pronounced, poor Tom fell a-trembling with fear, but, seeing no means of escape, and observing a miller close to him gaping with his great mouth, as country boobies do at a far, he took a leap, and fairly jumped down his throat.

The History of Tom Thumb to which are added the stories of the Cat and the Mouse and Fire! Fire! Burn stick! Henry [Editor] Altemus