Question

Read the following passage from page 44:      "Suddenly there was a twitch, a tug at Lil's skirt. She turned around. Our Else was looking at her with big, imploring eyes; she was frowning; she wanted to go." What is the meaning of the word imploring as it is used in the story? (1 point) Responses willing willing teasing teasing pleading pleading comforting comforting Skip to navigation

Answer 1

In the context of the passage, "imploring" means pleading. Our Else is looking at Lil with big, imploring eyes, which suggests she is expressing a strong desire or begging for something.