A wave of defeat seemed to wash over the slaves, and they slumped, confidence and hope draining as the smoke dissipated into the night air. |
I suddenly felt a peace wash over me, and I knew he'd heard and all was forgiven. |
He felt a wave of sadness wash over him again, but he ignored it, like he did every day. |
She felt a sudden burst of shyness wash over her and suddenly felt extremely embarrassed for wearing a towel. |
For the rest of the journey Mary allowed the conversation to wash over her and she finally felt normal. |
She said she did not intellectualise music and let the violins just wash over her. |