forbear
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Ever shall I desire thee, and thou, if this may be, Forbear to drink among the dead the lethe-draft for me.
From Love, Worship and Death Some Renderings from the Greek Anthology by Rodd, Rennell
"Forbear to trouble me with thy name and calling," replied the Prince curtly, "but deliver thy message."
From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
Forbear with me, O Blessed One, for I have faith without understanding and I am seeking the truth.
From The Gospel of Buddha Compiled from Ancient Records by Paul Carus by Carus, Paul
Forbear, fond maid, that froward step to take, For life can cure the ills that love may make; But for the harm of death is no repair.'
From The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges by Bridges, Robert
Forbear, therefore, to infuse into my mind such mournful thoughts, if not for love, at least for pity.
From Letters of Abelard and Heloise To which is prefix?d a particular account of their lives, amours, and misfortunes by Bayle, Pierre
Vocabulary lists containing forbear
Romeo and Juliet
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Grade 11, List 6
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The Hobbit
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