Elizabeth stepped forward before the hysterical cry of anguish building in her heart burst out of Alanna's throat.

Everything was very quiet; then the sharp, hysterical cry that had awakened me came again.

Suddenly, there was a high-pitched scream from outside the bar, followed by a hysterical cry for help.

The hysterical cry was lost in the pandemonium of the walkway.

Suddenly he heard Milligan's wild, almost hysterical cry: "A ship!

The laugh crescendoed to a hysterical cry, reminiscent of the hyena.

Once more came the hysterical cry.

With an hysterical cry of relief the girl greeted him.

He didn't want any hysterical cry from her that might be heard outside the apartment.

Col. Tifflor's announcement was no hysterical cry of alarm.