Lift / Raise (EG)

They say that it is the fear of death and of what comes after death that makes men turn to religion as they advance in years. Brave New World

And my emotions were similarly amplified: The highs were higher; the periods of despair were deeper and darker. Into the Wild

Her visit to arouse him against the Trojans was hardly necessary. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes

I stood up and did ten jumping jacks, my go-to method to boost my energy levels. Proud

Nearly everywhere I went there were great enthusiastic crowds so that even if I felt weary the people buoyed me. Long Walk to Freedom

Richard carries Reverend Hunt’s satchel, heavy with his books and Bible and some extra clothes. Blood on the River

I've never had a friend like Max before, a friend who tries to make me feel better even when she could use a little cheering on too. The Sky at Our Feet

My father was propped up in his bed, his legs elevated and wrapped. The Boy in the Black Suit

The school selected me as a safety patrol, and Mrs. Trojello, my teacher in the gifted program, encouraged me to run for Student Council president. Three Little Words: A Memoir

He seemed unusually, almost exaggeratedly, energized, and gave me an impetuous tickle from behind as he passed, which was out of character. A Walk in the Woods

Shackleton had hoped by setting out across the ice to enliven the crew and focus their minds on action. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World

She erected a big white sign in the front yard on which she had carefully painted, in black letters with gold outlines, r. m. walls art studio. The Glass Castle

“It gladdens my heart to see you like this, Odilia. All grown up,” Papá whispered as I leaned in and allowed him to give me a small, reserved hug. Summer of the Mariposas

When her feet could feel the bottom, Stella heaved the girl onto the bank. Stella by Starlight

Joseph hefted his backpack up over his shoulder. Orbiting Jupiter

Hunger can heighten perception, but not when combined with extreme fatigue; I suppose all my senses were very much deadened. The Left Hand of Darkness

“The next month, they hiked the subway fare from twenty-five cents to thirty-five cents.” Bodega Dreams

My own load, I know, weighed exactly one hundred and fourteen pounds, and someone else always had to help me hoist the rucksack on to my back in the mornings. Boy: Tales of a Childhood

It is a matter of common experience that disorder will tend to increase if things are left to themselves. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays

Probably indeed there is nothing more unwholesome than Dough not sufficiently leavened, ill-baked, greasy, and soured by the Addition of Fruits. Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)

They levitated off the ground and started dragging him away from us. The Lightning Thief

Right ahead of us the Castle, the rock whereon it was pinnacled, and the village, huddled on a little plateau at its base, stood out from the hillside like a black stain upon the snow. Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

There they dropped their gear and clumsily pitched their tent, dug holes, and buried the plastic bags, carefully indicating each spot with a little pile of stones. The House of the Spirits: A Novel

All I know is that somebody needs these large pieces of metal that have something to do with pumping oil as soon as possible when they call him. Where Things Come Back

The others also revived and found fresh hope and vigour. The Fellowship of the Ring

But in a way, I think my mother’s and Granny’s storytelling had had the same effect upon me when a child, as the reading of books: my mind was stimulated, my creativity encouraged. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography

The two weasel diggers thrust upwards in the narrow confines of the tunnel. Redwall