All 3 Uses of
convey
in
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- His nonchalance was meant to convey his authority and power over even dumb animals.
p. 17..6 (definition 1) *convey = communicate or express
- Just the gentle pressure of her rough hand conveyed her own concern and assurance to me.
p. 115..4 (definition 1)conveyed = communicated or expressed
- Her awareness of life's perils convinced her that while I would be safe on the public conveyances, she "wasn't about to trust a taxi driver with her baby."
p. 270..6 (definition 2) *conveyances = means of transport
Definitions:
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(1) (convey as in: convey her thoughts) communicate or express
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(2) (convey as in: convey her safely to) transporteditor's notes: Today, this sense of convey is seldom seen outside of historic literature.