The Only Use
plaintive
in
Of Mice and Men
(Edited)
- "I don't want no trouble," he said plaintively. "Don't let him sock me, George."
p. 29.5plaintively = in a pleading manner (almost begging)
Definitions:
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(1)
(plaintive) expressing sadness -- sometimes with a plea for help
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)