All 4 Uses of
admonition
in
Nicholas Nickleby
- As this admonition was accompanied with a threatening gesture, and uttered with a savage aspect, the little boy rubbed his face harder, as if to keep the tears back; and, beyond alternately sniffing and choking, gave no further vent to his emotions.†
Chpt 4
- Nicholas needed no further admonition, but 'tumbled up' at once, and proceeded to dress himself by the light of the taper, which Mr Squeers carried in his hand.†
Chpt 8 *
- The only scriptural admonition that Ralph Nickleby heeded, in the letter, was 'know thyself.'†
Chpt 44
- Bestowing no further notice upon his eccentric follower than a threatening look, and an admonition to be careful and make no mistake, Ralph took his hat and gloves, and walked out.†
Chpt 44
Definition:
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(admonition) a warning or bit of advice -- such as "Don't drink and drive."