Both Uses of
plaintive
in
The Mill on the Floss
- Chapter VIII Mr. Tulliver Shows His Weaker Side "Suppose sister Glegg should call her money in; it 'ud be very awkward for you to have to raise five hundred pounds now," said Mrs. Tulliver to her husband that evening, as she took a plaintive review of the day.†
Chpt 1.8 *
- Her ears had been open to what he was saying, and when he began to sing, she understood the plaintive passion of the music.†
Chpt 6.7
Definition:
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(plaintive) expressing sadness -- sometimes with a plea for help