Both Uses of
beguile
in
Oliver Twist
- Beguiling the time with these pleasant reflections, Mr. Fagin wended his way, through mud and mire, to his gloomy abode: where the Dodger was sitting up, impatiently awaiting his return.†
Chpt 19 *
- A great multitude had already assembled; the windows were filled with people, smoking and playing cards to beguile the time; the crowd were pushing, quarrelling, joking.†
Chpt 52
Definition:
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(beguile) to charm, enchant, or entertain someone; or to deceive -- especially through charm