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Meanings of grope for words in inglês

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Usage of grope for words in inglês
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When she talks about conditions here, she need not grope for words.
Look Back on Happiness
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He seemed to grope for words.
The Broken Road
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There is one member of our household who never has to grope for words as we are groping now.
The new yorker
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But such triumphs are beyond the reach of those, whether speakers or writers, who are constantly pausing to grope for words.
The Century Vocabulary Builder
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No, I am not ill. I-She paused, seemed to grope for words, stopped, and suddenly a bewildered look came into her face.
The Bars of Iron
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He was wrestling with his conscience, and groping for words about his wife.
The History of David Grieve
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Arkoniel studied Tharin's stricken face as the man groped for words.
The Bone Doll's Twin
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He opened his mouth, groping for words, as Hi and Shelton disappeared inside.
Terminal
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He... I groped for words to do His feelings justice, but how could I?
Seven Surrenders
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The woman looked off to one side, groping for words.
Imperfect Sword
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She groped for words to fit her state of mind, but words failed her.
The Auction Block
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She answered dully, groping for words, for she was tired:
The Quest of the Silver Fleece: A Novel
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Again there was a pause, while Montague groped for words.
The Metropolis
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I felt it, if you didn't. She groped for words.
The Inside of the Cup — Complete
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His eyes were hard, but his mouth worked silently as he groped for words.
Perdido Street Station
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Bremen's voice groped for words that would not come.
The First King of Shannara
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