compass
noun
an instrument for determining directions, as by means of a freely rotating magnetized needle that indicates magnetic north.
compassing
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present participleof compass.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And the knower, as he knows, in and through his knowledge must always be compassing just that which is not impossible to him, but only unknowable—that is, impossible merely to his direct, formal knowledge.
From The Will to Doubt An essay in philosophy for the general thinker by Alfred H. Lloyd
Perhaps no more faithful and graphic presentation of the diplomacy that is employed in compassing a second marriage can be given than is found in the proceedings of Perthes.
From A New Atmosphere by Gail Hamilton
Whence this mystery, and disguise, and circuitous compassing of his end?
From The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis by Marcus Dods
To think of compassing anything by force was absurd, for the count, not having yet acknowledged his sin, he had no legal right over the child.
From The Grandee by Armando Palacio Valdés
Previous to the Hicks Expedition Abu Anga had already secured a number of them, and they were largely instrumental in compassing the complete downfall of that ill-fated army.
From Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892 by F. R. Wingate
