adjuration
Example Sentences
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"Chuck some of his own coals at 'im!" was the frantic adjuration of a foolish virgin who had already expended all her ammunition against the shutters of the gate-lodge.
From A Safety Match by Ian Hay
"God bless you!"—what on earth could Harry mean by that solemn adjuration under such strange and mysterious circumstances?
From The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories by Grant Allen
"I would have answered you truly without any adjuration," answered the clergyman.
From The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Whether this impassioned adjuration had any special effect upon the patient is uncertain, but as he opened his eyes, he smiled faintly in acknowledgment of the sympathetic words.
From The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation by Rolf Boldrewood
With this parting adjuration Mr. Hamlin turned over and tried to devote himself to his book.
From Gabriel Conroy by Bert Harte
Vocabulary lists containing adjuration
Frankenstein
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Wuthering Heights
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Novel Study: Frankenstein, Chapters 14–24
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