Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In most of the kitchens they were beguiling the ennui of Sunday afternoon with cards; but the game was invariably suspended on our arrival.

From Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis by Davies, Charles Maurice

His voice dropped to the old, pleading, confidential tone of the itinerant; as if he were beguiling them now to accept the philosophy which he was to set forth.

From The Clarion by Stevens, William Dodge

The house seemed swarming with boys, who were beguiling the rainy twilight with all sorts of amusements.

From Little Men by Alcott, Louisa May

It wanted four hours yet until train time and inside the living-room the inspector, Slavin, and Yorke were beguiling the interval in low-voiced conversation.

From The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police by Kendall, Ralph S.

Sundry groups, in different corners, were beguiling the tedious hours at whist.

From Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 by Brown, Charles Brockden