The general spoke to his troops with adjuration. From LearnThat.org.
Noun : an adjuration for all citizens of the beleaguered city to take shelter. From Dictionary.com.
As to the second kind of adjuration, which is by compulsion, we may lawfully use it for some purposes, and not for others. From Wordnik.com. [Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province] Reference
But superiors may bind their inferiors by this kind of adjuration, if there be need for it. From Wordnik.com. [Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province] Reference
"adjuration" of Cthulhu, and references to Kadath, Leng, and other names found only in Lovecraft's stories. From Wordnik.com. [Frequently Asked Questions about the Work on the Nrcromonicon Version 1.2 by Kendrick Kerwin Chua] Reference
Supplication would seem to be a kind of adjuration. From Wordnik.com. [Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province] Reference
Argument and adjuration were lost on these dastards. From Wordnik.com. [The Last Man] Reference
This latter adjuration was addressed to the serjeant, whom. From Wordnik.com. [Barnaby Rudge] Reference
Therefore it would seem unlawful to employ adjuration towards one. From Wordnik.com. [Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province] Reference
Finding her insensible to this impressive adjuration also, Captain. From Wordnik.com. [Dombey and Son] Reference
Accordingly the adjuration of an irrational creature may be of two kinds. From Wordnik.com. [Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province] Reference
A signpost may be the adjuration that got the biggest response of the night. From Wordnik.com. [Mayhill Fowler: Obama Camp Prepares To Shell Out Big Bucks For TX Votes] Reference
Captain Patzig then delivered himself of an adjuration on behalf of his crew. From Wordnik.com. [Graf Spee]
It was plain enough that Mr. Jarndyce had not been neglectful of the adjuration. From Wordnik.com. [Bleak House] Reference
Reply Obj. 2: This argument considers the adjuration which imposes an obligation. From Wordnik.com. [Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province] Reference
It was an adjuration by the honour of a man, and was either positive or negative. From Wordnik.com. [The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge] Reference
Zelma smiled at her own alarm, and read on, till she reached the tender adjuration. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 21, July, 1859] Reference
'Beneath that adjuration I was silent, and the same dread stillness fell upon my companion. From Wordnik.com. [The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No 3, September, 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy.] Reference
Accordingly when either of these orderings is confirmed by something Divine it is an adjuration. From Wordnik.com. [Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province] Reference
"Yes, I assure you he was quite pathetic in his adjuration to me to do my utmost," rejoined Jim. From Wordnik.com. [Belles and Ringers] Reference
With the muttered adjuration of the wretched girl in Kennedy's Lodgings echoing in her ears, Miss. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. XVI., December, 1880.] Reference
Then the driver changed the relationship, with an access of tenderness in voice and in adjuration. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876] Reference
“Be quaite, Maud,” whispered Madame, with an awful adjuration, which I do not care to set down. From Wordnik.com. [Uncle Silas] Reference
‘Fred!’ said Mr Swiveller, finding that his former adjuration had been productive of no effect. From Wordnik.com. [The Old Curiosity Shop] Reference
The declaration closed with the timely adjuration, "Let us conserve the foundations of our prosperity.". From Wordnik.com. [Theodore Roosevelt and His Times] Reference
They expelled demons partly by adjuration and partly by means of a certain miraculous root named Baaras. From Wordnik.com. [Three Thousand Years of Mental Healing] Reference
All the fervency of this adjuration failed to convince the deputies of their duty, as conceived by the orator. From Wordnik.com. [Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477] Reference
After this adjuration he left the apartment, and his daughter remained in a state of great distress and perplexity. From Wordnik.com. [The Heart of Mid-Lothian] Reference
Suddenly she recollected her adjuration to the girls to gain their mothers 'consent before going on with their plan. From Wordnik.com. [Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore] Reference
Again the little speech about the new owners of Longueval, and again the adjuration to remember them in their prayers. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
We must now consider the taking of God's name by way of adjuration: under which head there are three points of inquiry. From Wordnik.com. [Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province] Reference
He asks the readers of that journal "to render into Latin in two or three words the old cricket adjuration, 'Play the game.'". From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 12, 1917] Reference
The dwarf taking no heed of this adjuration, Mr Swiveller advanced with the view of inflicting upon him condign chastisement. From Wordnik.com. [The Old Curiosity Shop] Reference
Obj. 2: Further, many make use of necromantic incantations when invoking the demons by something Divine: and this is an adjuration. From Wordnik.com. [Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province] Reference
Ye shadowy yet lovely forms, once wont to throng around me through the lonely midnight hours, hear my adjuration, and return! return!. From Wordnik.com. [The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy] Reference
Reply Obj. 1: Origen is speaking of adjuration made, not authoritatively by way of compulsion, but rather by way of a friendly appeal. From Wordnik.com. [Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province] Reference
Reply Obj. 1: "Supplication" is an adjuration not for the purpose of compelling, for this is forbidden, but in order to implore mercy. From Wordnik.com. [Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province] Reference
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