Then he half rose from his chair and leaned across the desk.

She half rose to run, then dropped to her knees again.

He half rose from his chair; then sat down again and looked around the room.

He half rose and looked quickly about him, to make sure that no one had entered.

I half rose to go and look, but changed my mind, because an idea struck me then.

I half rose out of the chair, then sat back again.

She half rose from her chair, then sat down again.

He half rose to his feet and then dropped back.

She half rose, and across that distance, however great it was, our eyes met.

She half rose, but could not back any farther away.