Both Uses of
entreat
in
The Poisonwood Bible
- Each child has its own entreaties to body and soul.†
Chpt 5 *entreaties = earnest requests
- My baby, my blood, my honest truth: entreat me not to leave thee, for whither thou goest I will go.†
Chpt 5entreat = ask earnestly
Definition:
to ask -- especially while trying hard to overcome resistance