Both Uses of
avert
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- I was compelled, at this period, to leave Corsica on an important expedition; I reflected for a long time, and with the hope of averting some impending misfortune, I resolved that Benedetto should accompany me.†
Chpt 43-44
- Villefort, becoming somewhat reassured, perceived that to avert the maternal storm gathering over his head, he must inspire Madame Danglars with the terror he felt.†
Chpt 67-68 *
Definition:
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(avert as in: avert her eyes) turn away or aside -- often to turn your eyes away from something