It seemed to be going into my mouth all right, in short sharp gasps, but nothing would go down.

Miriam watched them disappear into the crowd, her breathing now coming in short, sharp gasps.

His breath was coming in sharp gasps when he reached the end of the alley.

He turned swiftly, breathing in sharp little gasps, and Ralph came towards him from the kitchen door.

His breath broke from his open mouth in sharp gasps.

She still felt flushed and angry, her breath coming in sharp gasps.

He started to call his name but only sharp gasps came from his throat.

His breathing came in sharp gasps and he could not stop trembling.

Haplo said nothing, his breath coming in sharp, painful gasps.

I had to get by with short, sharp gasps, trying to minimize the pain in my stomach.