had prated
- past perfect of prate.
Example Sentences
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At a time when men's blood ran high he had prated of brotherhood, and peace, and suggested that the infamous Hun had a soul!
From The Parts Men Play by Baxter, Arthur Beverley
Inspiration—and I had prated about inspiration often enough; inspiration only became inspiration when it was recognised as such.
From The Tale of Lal A Fantasy by Paton, Raymond
But before I had obtained my release he had prated loudly of an income that his wife received, and showed a handful of silver money.
From Strictly business: more stories of the four million by Henry, O.
And then they had prated about his manner of loving.
From Villette by Brontë, Charlotte
Hitherto all had prated to him of the Arabs, their ancient faith and customs, and the splendour of the Bedouins, those Princes of the Desert.
From Four Weird Tales by Blackwood, Algernon
