Past tense for to move or act at a slow speed
“Andre gives him instructions on how to communicate with him, and suggests that Arnold not tarry, but make the decision soon while the British offer is still open.”
Past tense for to stay in the same place, position or level
“He had intended to tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.”
Past tense for to reside or stay somewhere temporarily
“In days of yore, Baron Hugo, and later on, his descendants on returning from their expeditions to Spain against the Moors, or from repelling the Northmen, used to tarry for a while at his Manor.”
Past tense for to speak or act in a deliberately vague way to gain more time to deal with something
Past tense for to remain in existence, or in the same state, indefinitely or for an extended period
Past tense for walk in a slow, relaxed manner
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