All 3 Uses of
chord
in
Jane Eyre
- I hardly know where I found the hardihood thus to open a conversation with a stranger; the step was contrary to my nature and habits: but I think her occupation touched a chord of sympathy somewhere; for I too liked reading, though of a frivolous and childish kind; I could not digest or comprehend the serious or substantial.†
Chpt 5 *
- It plained of its gaping wounds, its inward bleeding, its riven chords.†
Chpt 28
- Besides, I wished to touch no deep-thrilling chord — to open no fresh well of emotion in his heart: my sole present aim was to cheer him.†
Chpt 37
Definition:
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(chord as in: piano chord) a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together