Sentence examples for given tongue from inspiring English sources

He searches deep into the riddles of language, too, those that precede any given tongue, language that reeks of the forest or even the jungle.

On the last occasion, its bells eerily started ringing at the height of the quake, released from their locks to swing free, as if given tongue by the subterranean forces of nature.

The "chicken fight" sequences have given tongue-in-cheek tribute to just about every action trope in the book.

In 19th-century gunboat diplomacy a dictator or other mischief-maker gives tongue.

And the people gave tongue, and made supplication unto the Lord, saying, Lord, let our cry come unto thee.

Hound ancestry is suggested by the Sussex spaniel's long ears, loose skin, heavy build, and tendency to give tongue when tracking.

Baste occasionally with sauce in casserole to give tongue and vegetables even glaze.

"We gave tongue to something that we all knew was happening," Tometi told Glamour of the three activists' work.

Not all Beagles will howl, but most will bark when confronted with strange situations, and some will bay (also referred to as "speaking", "giving tongue", or "opening") when they catch the scent of potential quarry.

As the professor, Mr. Schickele gives tongue-in-cheek lectures on the fictional P. D. Q.'s rather undistinguished life and work, and presents the pieces he has "discovered" through meticulous research.

Siri is no novice when it comes to giving tongue-in-cheek answers.