entreaty
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He was the son of Night-raid, out of Entreaty.
From Time Magazine Archive
Entreaty had now become command; Leighton even took a step towards her.
From One of My Sons by Green, Anna Katharine
Entreaty or refusal would have been equally unavailing.
From Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa by Huish, Robert
Entreaty may persuade one to action, but in debate you should aim to convince the intellect.
From Composition-Rhetoric by Brooks, Stratton D.
"The Instantaneous Kid Reviver" is a baby's feeding bottle; and the "Earnest Entreaty" is the request of the exhibitor that the visitors will recommend the collection to their friends.
From Entertainments for Home, Church and School by Seeger, Frederica
Vocabulary lists containing entreaty
Pride and Prejudice
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
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A Christmas Carol
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