agog - use in sentences

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • have: He was fond of the phrase " culmination in Christianity, " which in itself would have had the dewy-eyed clappies agog.

Infinitive complement

  • hear: In the morning our land lady was agog to hear about the wedding.
  • see: Back in London, I immediately ring Victoria Clarke, agog to see what Shane's girlfriend can be like.

Used with adjective complement

  • stand: Trimus stood agog for a moment, his mouth sagging open.
  • watch: A crowd watches agog, mostly via large screens in the rain, while the Waterfront Hall is set aside for special guests.
  • sit: Just a mo... " The tall figure suddenly materialized atop the piano as people sat agog in their seats.

Modifying Another Word

  • all: I was now all agog to know our destination, nor was I kept many more minutes in doubt.

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