fall+suddenly

  • 131Surprising — Surprise Sur*prise , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Surprised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Surprising}.] [From {Surprise}, n.: cf. F. surprendre, p. p. surpris.] 1. To come or fall suddenly and unexpectedly; to take unawares; to seize or capture by unexpected attack …

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  • 132plump — 1. verb /plʌmp/ a) To grow plump; to swell out; as, her cheeks have plumped. b) To drop or fall suddenly or heavily, all at once. 2. adjective /plʌmp/ a) Having a full and rounded shape; chubby …

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