Both Uses of
avert
in
Mansfield Park
- He seemed determined to be answered; and Fanny, averting her face, said, with a firmer tone than usual, "As far as I am concerned, sir, I would not have delayed his return for a day.†
Chpt 23
- The note was held out, and must be taken; and as she instantly and with averted eyes walked towards the fireplace, where sat the others, he had nothing to do but to go in good earnest.†
Chpt 31 *
Definition:
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(avert as in: avert her eyes) turn away or aside -- often to turn your eyes away from something