Both Uses of
reparation
in
Hard Times
- Harthouse,' returned Sissy, with a blending of gentleness and steadiness that quite defeated him, and with a simple confidence in his being bound to do what she required, that held him at a singular disadvantage, 'the only reparation that remains with you, is to leave here immediately and finally.†
Chpt 3.2
- 'I am quite sure,' repeated Sissy, 'that it is the only reparation in your power, sir.†
Chpt 3.2 *
Definition:
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(reparation) compensation for a wrong -- usually an amount of money