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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