court
/ˈkɔɹt/ verbo C2En español: cortejar, pololear, galantear, rondar
- To seek to achieve or win (a prize). · He was courting big new accounts that previous salesmen had not attempted.
- To risk (a consequence, usually negative). · She courted controversy with her frank speeches.
- To attempt to attract, in any way; to invite by attractions. · Near-synonyms: entice, allure; see also Thesaurus:allure
- To try to win a commitment to marry from.
- To engage in behavior conducive to mating with. · The bird was courting a potential mate by performing an elaborate dance.· At this time of year, you can see many animals courting.
- To attempt to gain alliance with.
- To engage in activities intended to win affections. · She's had a few beaus come courting.
He/she/it courts · Pasado courted · Participio pasado courted · Forma en -ing courting
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“Stupid things!” Alice began in a loud, indignant voice, but she stopped hastily, for the White Rabbit cried out, “Silence in the court!” and the King put on his spectacles and looked anxiously round, to make out who was talking.
This of course, Alice could _not_ stand, and she went round the court and got behind him, and very soon found an opportunity of taking it away.
The Hatter looked at the March Hare, who had followed him into the court, arm-in-arm with the Dormouse.
Just at this moment Alice felt a very curious sensation, which puzzled her a good deal until she made out what it was: she was beginning to grow larger again, and she thought at first she would get up and leave the court; but on second thoughts she decided to remain where she was as long as there was room for her.
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