All 4 Uses of
compliance
in
Hard Times
- They complied, and the three went on to the house where he lodged.†
Chpt 2.6 *
- Mrs. Sparsit complied, and assumed her old position at table.†
Chpt 2.9
- It was only (she observed) because Miss Gradgrind happened to be a little late, and Mr. Bounderby's time was so very precious, and she knew it of old to be so essential that he should breakfast to the moment, that she had taken the liberty of complying with his request; long as his will had been a law to her.†
Chpt 2.9
- She fancied, however, that her request had been complied with, and that the pen she could not have held was in her hand.†
Chpt 2.9
Definition:
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(compliance) to conform to rules or the wishes of others