All 3 Uses of "engage" in "The Hiding Place"

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All 3 Uses

engage
in
The Hiding Place
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If there was one subject which engaged her energies even more completely than modern clothing it was spoiled food.
p. 39.1 *

engaged = captivated
Betsie engaged the young woman in a discussion of winter fashions and Father pinned Karel in a corner with questions of the most international and impersonal nature.
p. 59.9

engaged = involved
This noon they became engaged!
p. 191.5 *

engaged = in an agreement to marry

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(1) (engage as in: engage in conversation)
to interact in various ways -- such as to participate, involve, interest, or attract
The exact meaning of this sense of engage depends upon its context. For example:
- "They engaged in debate." -- participated
- "She engaged him in conversation." -- involved
- "She is an engaging conversationalist." -- interesting
- "She has an engaging smile." -- attractive (attracting interest and interaction)
- "The proposal engages the interest of many young voters." -- attracts and involves
- "She engages with her constituents." -- interacts in a meaningful way
- "She engaged in foolish behavior." -- entered into
(2) (engage as in: engage her services)
hire, reserve, book, or occupy
(3) (engaged as in: engaged and then married)
promised to marry
(4) (engage as in: engage the enemy)
begin fighting
(5) (engage as in: engage the gears)
move into position to work; or start
(6) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)