All 4 Uses of
procure
in
Persuasion
- Captain Benwick listened attentively, and seemed grateful for the interest implied; and though with a shake of the head, and sighs which declared his little faith in the efficacy of any books on grief like his, noted down the names of those she recommended, and promised to procure and read them.†
Chpt 11
- And, as to procuring a dispensation, there could be no difficulty at his time of life, and with his character.†
Chpt 12 *
- They came also for a stroll till breakfast was likely to be ready; but Louisa recollecting, immediately afterwards that she had something to procure at a shop, invited them all to go back with her into the town.†
Chpt 12
- "Yes," sighed Anne, "we shall, indeed, be known to be related to them!" then recollecting herself, and not wishing to be answered, she added, "I certainly do think there has been by far too much trouble taken to procure the acquaintance.†
Chpt 16
Definition:
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(procure) get by special effort