Both Uses of
impotent
in
Franny and Zooey
- For ten years or more, both of her daughters had often, if impotently, conspired to throw out this veteran kimono.†
Chpt 2.2
- Philly Byrnes is a poor little impotent sweaty guy past forty who's been sleeping for years with a rosary and a copy of Variety under his pillow.†
Chpt 2.2 *
Definition:
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(impotent as in: impotent fury) lacking power or ability