Both Uses of
assail
in
Mansfield Park
- Fanny coloured, and doubted at first what to say; when, hoping to assail her on her vulnerable side, she presently answered— "My dear aunt, you cannot wish me to do differently from what I have done, I am sure.†
Chpt 33 *
- At a distance, unassailed by his looks or his kindness, and safe from the perpetual irritation of knowing his heart, and striving to avoid his confidence, she should be able to reason herself into a properer state; she should be able to think of him as in London, and arranging everything there, without wretchedness.†
Chpt 37
Definition:
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(assail) attack physically or verbally