Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Altered by contact with igneous rock: said of coal.
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Examples
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She asked, but I couldn't make her porcelain shatter so I humphed my own foundations instead.
secrets Jane Flett 2011
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Sir William humphed, and turned to Mary, You remember my mentioning Charlotte, my younger daughter?
The Blackstone Key Rose Melikan 2008
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Sir William humphed, and turned to Mary, You remember my mentioning Charlotte, my younger daughter?
The Blackstone Key Rose Melikan 2008
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Sir William humphed, and turned to Mary, You remember my mentioning Charlotte, my younger daughter?
The Blackstone Key Rose Melikan 2008
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He thought she humphed, but as she lifted her head and swung to the door, he took that as assent.
Hero Come Back Laurens, Stephanie 2005
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She humphed — that seemed to be her way of signifying grudging assent; before he could help her, she clambered up into the curricle.
Hero Come Back Laurens, Stephanie 2005
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Edna humphed, “Unless you get yourself with child.”
Marriage Most Scandalous JOHANNA LINDSEY 2005
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Edna humphed, “Unless you get yourself with child.”
Marriage Most Scandalous JOHANNA LINDSEY 2005
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He handed her into the curricle; as he sat beside her, she humphed.
Hero Come Back Laurens, Stephanie 2005
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She humphed, shot him another, more dire, warning glance, and walked on even faster.
The Ideal Bride Laurens, Stephanie 2004
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