单词 | in request of |
释义 | > as lemmasin (the) request of ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > endeavour > searching or seeking > engaged in searching for [phrase] > in quest of inquest1470 in quest1518 in (the) request of1541 in search of1563 1541 T. Paynell tr. Felicius Conspiracie of Catiline xii. f. 17 This rumour..dydde greatly hyndre Catiline in requeste of the Consulshyppe. 1548 Hall's Vnion: Henry IV f. xxviii This prince was sent thither, in trust of sauegard, in hope of refuge, and in request of aide and comfort against his euill willers. 1759 O. Goldsmith Enq. Present State Polite Learning ix I have seen these harmless reptiles..ply busily about, each in request of a shell to please it. < as lemmas |
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