Both Uses
plaintive
in
A Wrinkle in Time
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- "My, but I wish there were no wind," Mrs Whatsit said plaintively.†
p. 62.4 *plaintively = in a sad manner
- Meg asked plaintively.†
p. 93.3
Definitions:
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(1)
(plaintive) expressing sadness -- sometimes with a plea for help
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)