Both Uses of
descend
in
Northanger Abbey
- Were she even to descend into the family vault where her ashes were supposed to slumber, were she to behold the coffin in which they were said to be enclosed—what could it avail in such a case?†
Chpt 24
- No summons, however, arrived; and at last, on seeing a carriage drive up to the abbey, she was emboldened to descend and meet him under the protection of visitors.†
Chpt 24 *
Definition:
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(descend as in: descend the mountain) move or slope downward