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Definition
to entertain — especially with amusing stories
- 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.Book 1 — Genesis (15% in)
- 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.Book 1 — Genesis (82% in)
- In the depths of my sleepless nights I would turn to the Bible for comfort, only to find myself regaled yet again.Book 3 — Judges (1% in)
- 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?"Book 3 — Judges (58% in)
There are no more uses of "regale" in The Poisonwood Bible.
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