All 3 Uses of
revere
in
Oliver Twist
- ] Mr. Fang was consequently not a little indignant to see an unbidden guest enter in such irreverent disorder.†
Chpt 11
- …he had whispered sweet words, which, coming from such a quarter, might well thrill the bosom of maid or matron of whatsoever degree; the historian whose pen traces these words—trusting that he knows his place, and that he entertains a becoming reverence for those upon earth to whom high and important authority is delegated—hastens to pay them that respect which their position demands, and to treat them with all that duteous ceremony which their exalted rank, and (by consequence) great…†
Chpt 27
- The poor people were so neat and clean, and knelt so reverently in prayer, that...
Chpt 32 *reverently = with feelings of deep respect -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
Definition:
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(revere) regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear