All 3 Uses of
intimation
in
Bleak House
- Phil intimates by sidling back a pace or two, with a very unaccountable wrench of his wry face, that he does not regard the transaction as being made more promising by this incident.†
Chpt 34-36 *
- It appeared to us that Mr. Vholes said neither more nor less than the truth in intimating that he sought to divide the responsibility, such as it was, of knowing Richard's situation.†
Chpt 43-45
- CHAPTER LXV Beginning the World The term had commenced, and my guardian found an intimation from Mr. Kenge that the cause would come on in two days.†
Chpt 64-65
Definition:
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(intimation) a subtle hint or indirect suggestion