What is "detains"

Usage examples of "detains".

They have indulged in their first embrace, and said their farewells till to-morrow: Faust is about to depart, when Mephistopheles detains him and points to Marguerite, who is burdening the perfumed air with her new ecstasy.

Then from his care, his love, his grief, he steals, And by himself an Author’s pleasure feels: Each line detains him.

To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains.

Joseph ("Continuation Joe") Warford, who detains them both, and after all have proceeded to the Cook-tent, has a look at the mysterious Parchment.

I guarantee upon my honor that in a month there will be war between France and Spain on the subject of this son of Louis XIII, who is an Infante likewise, and whom France detains inhumanly.

Wylder's business detains him a day or two longer than he expected, and he is punished by a final dismissal!

Goldsmith tells you shortly all you want to know: Robertson detains you a great deal too long.

He will be compelled to yield up your inheritance which he unjustly detains, and to restore your sister to your arms.