When the silence grew oppressive Philip began to talk of indifferent things.

The heat had grown more oppressive, with a threat of coming storm.

The heat, which had declined a little at the coming of the rains, grew more oppressive than ever.

The sensation of weight was growing more oppressive with each passing minute.

These assessments had grown so oppressive that it seemed necessary to look into the matter personally.

The heat grew more oppressive between' the stifling walls of jungle.

In time, however, they abused their position and grew oppressive.

The day grew dark and oppressive, dense with cold and pressure.

Not a sound; the stillness grew oppressive; it was like a weight upon one.

Merrill asked brightly, when the silence between them began to grow oppressive.