| 单词 | out of call |
| 释义 | > as lemmasout of call P3. out of call: too far away to hear a person's call or summons; (hence) distant, out of reach. Cf. out of earshot at earshot n. ΚΠ 1634 M. Parker Lovers Teares (single sheet) ii Shee's out of sight or out of call, and will not heare me speake at all. 1727 D. Defoe Syst. Magick i. iii. 74 The Devil is seldom out of call when he is wanted for any Mischief. 1823 T. Cosnett Footman's Direct. 194 Persons..can contrive to get an interview with the lady..; therefore never be out of call at such times. 1902 N.Y. Times 27 May 8 The haunts and gathering places of young street toughs are well known to the police, and in those quarters of the city officers of the law should never be out of call. 1995 Furrow June 351 With the [swimmer's] instructor out of call, the surrounding deep seemed overwhelming. < as lemmas |
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