| It is no longer a question of an imperative prayer, but of an entreaty or a supplication. |
| Henceforth no effort of mine,no piteous cry or agonized entreaty, would make them even look at me. |
| The voices of men, one in entreaty, one in expostulation, came from the box. |
| When the home crowd chanted Rooney's name in the first half it was an entreaty to make a difference rather a celebration of his efforts. |
| Cooley appeared in person in May to appeal that decision, but his entreaty was rebuffed. |
| There was a helpless entreaty in his voice, as though he were afraid that she might see him and retrace her steps. |
