Tarry example sentences

Related (5): delay, linger, procrastinate, hesitate, loiter

tar·ry

adjective

tarry (adjective) · tarrier (comparative adjective) · tarriest (superlative adjective)

  - of, like, or covered with tar:

tar·ry

verb literary

tarry (verb) · tarries (third person present) · tarried (past tense) · tarried (past participle) · tarrying (present participle)

  - stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place:

Synonyms

stay, remain, wait, loiter, dawdle, dally, straggle, dither, pause, procrastinate, stall, delay, leave

"Tarry" Example Sentences


1. The wanderer did not tarry long at the inn.
2. We cannot tarry any longer, we must be on our way.
3. Tarry not, lest you miss the closing gates of the castle.
4. They tarried not a moment, but rode on at full speed.
5. They tarried long into the night, discussing plans by the fire.
6. I bid thee not to tarry but continue your journey.
7. Tarry awhile and rest your weary legs.
8. The visitors did not tarry but left soon after their arrival.
9. Tarry a while at the stream and refresh yourself.
10. She did not tarry to gather her belongings but fled immediately.
11. Come now, do not tarry but join me at once for the feast.
12. I tarry too long already, I must away before night falls.
13. Our party cannot tarry long at the summit before descending.
14. Tarry not, for danger lurks in these woods at night.
15. He did not tarry in the village but continued on his journey.
16. Tarry not for anything but hasten to the castle.
17. We must tarry here until the storm passes.
18. Tarry a while and watch the sunset with me.
19. Do not tarry too long lest the tide turn against you.
20. Tarry no longer, make haste and be on your way.
21. The knight did not tarry in the town but rode straight through.
22. Tarry a moment and I will walk with you.
23. Tarry not for gold or glory, but proceed with haste!
24. Their party did not tarry for long at the inn.
25. They tarried long enough to eat and rest their legs.
26. Tarry awhile and enjoy this view awhile longer.
27. She did not tarry to gather her things but fled immediately.
28. Tarry not but come with me at once!
29. Tarry here until I return with further instructions.
30. They did not tarry for even a moment at the hostelry.
31. Tarry but a moment so I may speak with thee.
32. Tarry not by the roadside for long, evil lurks nearby.
33. Tarry here no longer, danger awaits at dusk.
34. I bid thee tarry no more on this earthly plane.
35. Tarry awhile and allow me to join you on your journey.
36. They did not tarry while crossing the valley.
37. Tarry not one moment longer - go now, and swiftly!
38. Tarry here and rest awhile before continuing your travels.
39. Tarry no more at this checkpoint, but proceed directly.
40. Tarry here no longer, hasten to the gates at once!
41. Tarry here awhile and enjoy this view with me.
42. Tarry not on trifling matters, for time is of the essence.
43. Tarry here long enough to regain your strength.
44. Tarry not here during the witching hour.
45. Tarry awhile and tell me of your journeys.
46. Tarry not, the tides of fate await!
47. Tarry not, the enemy draws nigh.
48. Tarry awhile and rest your feet.
49. Tarry not by the water's edge, for danger lurks below.
50. Tarry not, time grows short!
51. Tarry here no more, danger awaits at dusk.
52. We must tarry here until the storms have passed.
53. Tarry not but follow me at once!
54. Tarry not one moment more, delay means death!
55. I bid thee tarry not but continue on thy path.
56. Tarry here long enough to regain your strength.
57. Tarry not, I hear the horns of war approaching!
58. Tarry a while and rest your weary bones.
59. Tarry no longer, danger lurks within these woods!
60. Tarry not but hasten to the castle gates!

Common Phases


Tarry not - Meaning do not delay or waste time
Tarry awhile - Meaning stop for a short period of time
Tarry a moment - Meaning pause for just a brief moment
Tarry but a moment - Meaning pause for only a short moment
Go not tarry - Meaning do not dither, do not linger
Tarry no more - Meaning do not delay any longer
Hasten, tarry not! - Meaning hurry up, do not waste time!
Tarry here no longer - Meaning do not delay here any further
Tarry here long enough - Meaning stop here for a sufficient period of time
Tarry here until - Meaning stop here and wait until something happens
We cannot tarry- Meaning we do not have time to delay
They did not tarry - Meaning they did not stop for any period of time
Hope these examples and phrases help demonstrate common ways of using the word tarry! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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