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breath

/bɹɛθ/ adjective C2
  1. voiceless, surd; contrasting with voice (breath sounds, voice sounds)
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Anne stood up and drew a long breath.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 39 · C1
Still Matthew said nothing and Marilla had a sense of having wasted words and breath.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 46 · C1
It actually takes away my breath.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 106 · C1
As it was, the jar made her catch her breath and wonder what had happened; and Toto put his cold little nose into her face and whined dismally.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 5 · B2

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