nonplus
Example Sentences
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He found cross-examinations mentally invigorating, soon learned that he could nonplus storming attorneys if he kept smiling no matter how galling their insinuations.
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The scholars were cogent reasoners, and a show of staves soon brought their opponents to a nonplus.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 by Runkle, Lucia Isabella Gilbert
Mr. and Mrs. Accleton were at somewhat of a nonplus as to the most feasible means of procuring the attendance of Sally.
From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza
A grand dinner, and fine company; but, talking French, and nothing but French, all the time, Mrs. D. and your humble servant were rather at a nonplus.
From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I by Lever, Charles James
The adjurer appeared, for one moment, fairly at a nonplus.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John
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