Rallying
[ræliɪŋ]
Definition
(noun.) the act of mobilizing for a common purpose; 'the bell was a signal for the rallying of the whole neighborhood'.
(adj.) rousing or recalling to unity and renewed effort; 'a rallying cry' .
Typist: Ronald--From WordNet
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rally
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Examples
- The mobs used to riot there, but they must seek another rallying-place in future. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Rather dashed, Fascination Fledgeby took another scratch at his intellectual head with his hat, to gain time for rallying. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- My darling girl,' he replied, rallying more of his old manner than he had ever yet got together. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- For some time all the energies of the Prophet were concentrated upon rallying his followers, who were evidently much dispirited. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- And besides,' added Bella, laughing as she pointed a rallying finger at his face, 'because I have got you in my power. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- As the vehicle rumbled out of the yard, Shirley, rallying her spirits, demanded what had become of the wounded. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- All this suited her, like the frank light in her eyes, the rallying smile about her lips, like her shaft-straight carriage and lightsome step. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- And now we have got to the bottom of it at last,' cried her husband, rallying her, 'and this is the thing that made you serious? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Madame caught his rallying looks without resenting them--she had too much good sense for that. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Veneering feels that his friends are rallying round him, and says, 'Thank you, thank you. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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