The figure jerked at each deadly impact, but he didn't fall or drop his weapon.

The figure jerked, and floated back against the wall.

The figure jerked and in a weak voice replied, "Not so bloody loud."

The figure jerked and contracted, like a fly touched by flame.

The mammoth figure suddenly jerked to the right, plunging his rifle toward the ground.

The bear-like figure out in the valley jerked at the bomb.

On the Bumbler's screen, the figure jerked its head around.

On one end of the mast a figure jerked spasmodically.

The figure jerked once more, twisting halfway to its left.

Then, with a quick move, the figure jerked about as another bobbed in beside it.