What is "monopolised"

Usage examples of "monopolised".

By these means of introduction, the Tyrolese soon monopolised the custom of a great many noble families, upon which he levied large contributions, without incurring the least suspicion of deceit.

The travellers took their places in the carriage, and again the monotony of the road, the steady trot of the horses, the sing-song words of encouragement of their driver, monopolised the thoughts of sleepy minds.

Young Duckby, whom he mildly disliked, speedily monopolised the general attention by an account of a domestic bereavement.

Reginald waited for a couple of minutes before replying, while the Lord of Rimini temporarily monopolised the acoustic possibilities of the theatre.

The conversation was almost entirely monopolised by the young fellow Fosselton, who not only looked rather like Mr.

Burwin-Fosselton again monopolised the conversation with his Irving talk, and both Carrie and I came to the conclusion one can have even too much imitation of Irving.