Both Uses of
quell
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- ...a vague feeling of curiosity and apprehension quelled every disposition to talk, and almost instantaneously the most deathlike stillness prevailed.
Chpt 5-6 *quelled = stopped or suppressed
- The latter, sure of quelling the tempest when the waves became too violent, allowed them to rise to a certain pitch that he might be revenged on the importunate Andrea, and besides it would afford him some recreation during the long day.
Chpt 107-108quelling = stopping or suppressing
Definition:
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(quell) suppress or stop completely