catechize

Example Sentences

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Then the Cardinal began to catechize the priest who had once been an assistant to his secretariat.

From Time Magazine Archive

But the dean kept Michal back in order to catechize her, and began to put various questions to her, which she answered so promptly and so correctly that he was perfectly delighted.

From Pretty Michal by Jókai, Mór

This said, he set himself to catechize me that same hour; and it came to pass that when he breathed on my face,790 straightway I felt better.

From Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England by Bede, Cuthbert

It appears that Mr. Jacques is to say who can see the Secretary; and to do this, he must catechize each applicant as to the nature of his business.

From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by Jones, John Beauchamp

I must catechize you for it, madonna: Good my mouse of virtue, answer me.

From Twelfth Night or, What You Will by Kemble, J P