Without a sound he gasped for breath, and great silent sobs shook him.

He started crying then, great rasping sobs that shook his whole body.

He started to cry, great sobs that made his shoulders shake.

He pulled in great sobs of air, doubled over, then dropped to his knees.

He was weeping now, his face racked with great sobs.

His legs were trembling, and he could only breathe in great sobs.

She wept as only a child can weep, with great sobs.

I leaned against the wall sucking air in great gasping sobs and waiting for something to happen.

He sank on his bed, shaking with great dry sobs.

She began to weep, great violent sobs shaking her body, but there was no sound.