All 7 Uses of
contend
in
The Crucible
- PUTNAM—at the moment he is intent upon getting Parris, for whom he has only contempt, to move toward the abyss: Mr. Parris, I have taken your part in all contention here, and I would continue; but I cannot if you hold back in this.
p. 15.5contention = argument
- I have had enough contention since I came; I want no more.
p. 17.7 *
- Do you know, Mr. Proctor, that the entire contention of the state in these trials is that the voice of Heaven is speaking through the children?
p. 88.9 *contention = something claimed
- I know Mr. Parris be arguin' with farmers all yesterday—there is great contention, sir, about the cows.
p. 125.1contention = argument
- Contention make him weep, sir; it were always a man that weep for contention.
p. 125.2
- Contention make him weep, sir; it were always a man that weep for contention.
p. 125.2
- Will you contend with him?
p. 132.9contend = argue
Definitions:
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(1)
(contend as in: She contended that...) to claim that something is true
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(2)
(contend as in: She contended with it) to struggle or argue
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(3)
(contend as in: She contended for the gold medal) to compete