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Example sentences for "whine"

Lexicographically close words:
whimsicality; whimsically; whimsies; whimsy; whin; whined; whines; whinger; whining; whiniver
  1. It was the pup's first effort in the barking line, and it sounded very much like a compound of whine and grunt.

  2. I did not hear him move, but when I peeped out from my hiding place I found the gaze of his true eyes upon me and, with a whine and cry, my Bill and I were partners once again.

  3. At that moment the crew heard a piteous whine near at hand.

  4. Then Skipper would paw the ground and whine until the stick was flung out for him.

  5. He heard himself whining sibilantly, as he had heard boys whine when fighting, with eagerness and lust for blows.

  6. He threw himself flat immediately, listening to the spatter and whine of the bullets of the volley that greeted his shot.

  7. Listen to the coward, brother," said Pahar Singh with a sneer; "a woman would not whine like that.

  8. We no longer heard the whine of the shell or whistle of the bullet, nor smelled gas, nor slept in cellars.

  9. Like most people I had wondered how one feels under fire, and experienced a queer sensation when I first heard the long whine of a distant shell culminating in a sudden explosion.

  10. Yet, let the dogs enter and whine out their own story.

  11. Don't whine about it," said Boyd, stiffly.

  12. As they heard the crack of the pistol, the whine of the bullet passed overhead!

  13. From all sides came the sounds of hammering and sawing, and the thin whine of electric sanders.

  14. Then the dog's cold nose touched his cheek, and there was a low whine of satisfaction, followed by a panting and scuffling as the dog transferred his attentions to Abel.

  15. You come and whine to me for my love; and you inform me that you are love sick on my account.

  16. But I have not come hither to-day to whine over the unalterable past.

  17. Perhaps it was one of those voices which made the big dog lift its head from its paws and whine softly!

  18. There was no voice of answer behind him, except a shrill whine of rage from Black Bart and then a sharp command: "Down!

  19. The whine of the distant machine rose in pitch until it passed the limit of audibility.

  20. The low whine came distinctly to the hidden men.

  21. I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contained, I stand and look at them long and long; They do not sweat and whine about their condition.

  22. Perchance my dog will whine in vain, Till fed by stranger hands; But long ere I come back again, He'd tear me where he stands.

  23. I went to him, and patted and coaxed him, and he told me as plainly as looks and actions, and a somewhat deepened whine could express it, how much he was gratified.

  24. Been an actor and a writer -- Doesn't whine -- Reckoned now the best reciter In his line.

  25. The schooner's helmsman gave himself to God, while the cordage overhead began to whine as the deck rose.

  26. Get the whine out of your voice and breathe with a wheeze--like this; get up the nearest approach to a deathrattle that you can.

  27. The dog pointed up there, continuing to whine as he did so, and evidently in grief because he couldn't fly.

  28. I happened to be passing one day near to the cottage where Dave's master dwelt, and, hearing a mournful whine issuing from a shed, I peeped in.

  29. So at last we begin to whine for our wife, eh?

  30. All at once he rushes towards his companion; with an indescribable sort of gentle whine they rub noses together; they too have their language in which they can understand each other.

  31. Good people, let us peak and pine, Cut tristful mugs, and miaul and whine Thorough our nosen chaunts divine never, never, never.


  32. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "whine" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    bark; bawl; bay; bellow; blare; blat; bleat; blow; blubber; boom; breathe; buzz; cackle; call; chant; chirp; complain; creak; crow; cry; drawl; exclaim; falter; flute; fret; fuss; gasp; gripe; groan; growl; grumble; grunt; hiss; howl; keen; kick; lament; lilt; low; meow; moan; mumble; murmur; mutter; neigh; outcry; pant; pipe; plaint; pule; repine; roar; rumble; scream; screech; shriek; shrill; sigh; sing; snap; snarl; snort; sob; squall; squawk; squeak; squeal; thunder; tirade; trumpet; twang; wail; warble; whimper; whine; whinny; whisper; whistle; yammer; yawp; yell; yelp; yowl