This is the real secret of life - to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play. From LearnThat.org. [Alan Watts (1915-1973).]
The engaged couple. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
engaged columns. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The carpenter engaged (or employed) for the job is sick. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The desperately engaged ships continued the fight. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The gears are engaged. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : deeply engaged in conversation. ,an engaged couple. ,an engaged contractor. ,desperately engaged armies. ,an engaged column. From Dictionary.com.
It was all madness; he was in love, thoroughly attached to Lucy, and engaged, engaged as strongly as an honorable man need be. From Wordnik.com. [VI. Illustrating the Laws of Attraction. Book VIThe Great Temptation] Reference
Even the definition of the word engaged implies you are busy. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
My fiance, we recently got engaged, is working in Sacramento. From Wordnik.com. [Op-Ed: The Recession Isn't Hurting Marriage] Reference
It was wonderful seeing my family, and my “family,” and feeling my brain engaged again. From Wordnik.com. [A Bland and Deadly Courtesy] Reference
The game had a little ugliness at the end when Cassell and Martin engaged in a shoving match. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Nets pass Bucks for 3-2 series lead] Reference
Both of their lists contained old enough games for me to remain engaged with their examination. From Wordnik.com. [Gameopolis Podcast. Worth a listen « Third Point of Singularity] Reference
At least not until her divorce has come through and she learns the word for engaged in Argentinean. From Wordnik.com. [WalesOnline - Home] Reference
You need to keep your brain engaged and focused throughout - similar to a Gene Wolfe book in many regards. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: Null-A Continuum by John C. Wright] Reference
In 2008 we'll see if Weyrich and other religious conservatives remain engaged or start dropping out again. From Wordnik.com. [Beyond Belief] Reference
Allowing prospective suitors to believe that you are engaged is certainly one way to preserve your chastity. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-06-01] Reference
What keeps the reader thoroughly engaged is not drama but the high quality of Hadrian's thought and powers of observation. From Wordnik.com. [Portrait of Power Embodied in a Roman Emperor] Reference
And as Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, would be quick to tell you, STAYING engaged is just as important as BEING engaged. From Wordnik.com. [Andrew Jenks: The Youth Vote] Reference
Our government in engaged in an illegal domestic spying program so vast and invasive that Heinrich Himmler could only dream about. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Bush Claims Program That Monitors Tens of Millions of Americans ‘Strictly Targets Al Qaeda’] Reference
When all the channels are connected, it will be easier for consumers to navigate through the entire campaign and remain engaged with the brand. From Wordnik.com. [TV Networks Experiment with Emerging Media | Impact Lab] Reference
"I didn't know we were what one calls engaged, Tom. From Wordnik.com. [Polly's Business Venture] Reference
Sure it hurts to lose but try to keep your brain engaged. From Wordnik.com. [Clinton adviser: Clinton 'willing' to lend campaign more money] Reference
And the panelists were incredibly lively and engaged, which is what you want. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-04-01] Reference
Erica texted me yesterday to tell me she got engaged, which is very exciting news. From Wordnik.com. [bumpsadaisy Diary Entry] Reference
As for the number of fights in which he was engaged, that is difficult to ascertain. From Wordnik.com. [Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air] Reference
The current programme is better described as engaged in the dissemination of improved cooking systems. From Wordnik.com. [4.1) Market research] Reference
To gain this certification, Recall engaged in a lengthy initial audit process to prove the set of stringent requirements were met. From Wordnik.com. [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference
Two of the fleet, however, made signals of disability; so Hughes annulled the orders, and at 1.30 formed on the port tack, recalling the engaged vessels. From Wordnik.com. [The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence] Reference
Zack's writing is the best kind of engaged journalism. From Wordnik.com. [Must-Read: Zack Exley on the "New Organizers"] Reference
So Luka and Abby are 'engaged' but there is no ring yet. From Wordnik.com. [dailycomic Diary Entry] Reference
Just swap them out or stamp them "engaged" and fuzz the picture out. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 22, 2007] Reference
"insurgents" who had "engaged" -- in other words, shot at -- the forces at the scene. From Wordnik.com. [post-gazette.com - News] Reference
As soon as they said "I do," they immediately changed their status on Facebook from "engaged" to "married.". From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 3, 2009] Reference
No ... we're not "engaged" yet, but the topic of marriage has come up and we're both committed to the idea. From Wordnik.com. [authority Diary Entry] Reference
How can "engaged" couples make sure that essentials of agreement, and non-essentials of agreement to differ, are well understood in advance?. From Wordnik.com. [The Family and it's Members] Reference
I'm wearing my ring and I'm telling eveyone that I'm engaged which is somewhat of a lie except that Dan agreed to marry me when I'm seventy. From Wordnik.com. [miss-k2 Diary Entry] Reference
She therefore consulted with the brother and a particular young friend, to whom she was "engaged," which resulted in the departure of all three of them. From Wordnik.com. [The Underground Railroad A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &c., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom, As Related by Themselves and Others, or Witnessed by the Author.] Reference
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