gnawn
Americanverb
Other Word Forms
- ungnawn adjective
Example Sentences
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As he wrote, “the body of the charter has been unfortunately gnawn by rats” — a comment that carries grim symbolism today, as we take up the task the rats left unfinished.
From Salon
I was so confoundedly numbed and gnawn, between cold and hunger, that I don't think I could have remembered my father, I don't, faith! before I had recruited.
From Project Gutenberg
Thy pleasant gardens which were round about thee; ... the ravenous wolf hath gnawn at the roots, and the trees can yield thee no fruit.
From Project Gutenberg
“It might have been a rat,” said Mark; “that looks gnawn.”
From Project Gutenberg
This ruddy giant was secretly gnawn by misanthropy and disgust of life.
From Project Gutenberg
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