All 4 Uses of
regale
in
The Poisonwood Bible
- As we stood there holding our netting and sweating through our complete wardrobes, they regaled us with information about our soon-to-be-home, Kilanga.†
Chpt 1 *regaled = entertained
- Even back when we were very young I remember running to throw my arms around Mother's knees when he regaled her with words and worse, for curtains unclosed or slips showing—the sins of womanhood.†
Chpt 1
- In the depths of my sleepless nights I would turn to the Bible for comfort, only to find myself regaled yet again.†
Chpt 3
- But mainly he regaled Our Father with flattering observations, such as: "Tata Price, you have trop de jolies filles—too many pretty daughters," or less pleasant but more truthful remarks such as: "You have much need of food, n'est-ce pas?"†
Chpt 3
Definitions:
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(1)
(regale) to entertain -- especially with amusing stories
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Much more rarely (though common in classic literature), regale can mean to provide with abundant food or drink.