Meaning of Oncoming | Babel Free

Definitions

Approach, onset

Equivalents

Examples

“Some man that wayfaring was stood by housedoor at night's oncoming.”

“When she saw⟳ the oncoming of the armed men, with the King shining at their head, Little-Foot was again thrown into terror and begged her brother to escape⟳ while there was yet time […]”

“Instead, the sound⟳ of muffled drums Inside myself: I have⟳ to lean⟳ And listen⟳ as my strength succumbs, To hear⟳ what these oncomings mean⟳.”

“[…] And Wouldn't slow for the hauled reins, his name⟳, Or shouts of walkers: crossroad traffic Stalling curbside at his oncoming The world subdued to his run⟳ of it.”

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