Both Uses of
semblance
in
Oliver Twist
- Thus speaking, and sobbing aloud, the unhappy creature turned away; while Rose Maylie, overpowered by this extraordinary interview, which had more the semblance of a rapid dream than an actual occurrence, sank into a chair, and endeavoured to collect her wandering thoughts.†
Chpt 40
- Every object before him, substance or shadow, still or moving, took the semblance of some fearful thing; but these fears were nothing compared to the sense that haunted him of that morning's ghastly figure following at his heels.†
Chpt 48 *
Definition:
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(semblance) a small amount of something; or something resembling (looking like) something else