All 7 Uses of
respite
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- Only, during the respite the absence of his rival afforded him, he reflected, partly on the means of deceiving Mercedes as to the cause of his absence, partly on plans of emigration and abduction, as from time to time he sat sad and motionless on the summit of Cape Pharo, at the spot from whence Marseilles and the Catalans are visible, watching for the apparition of a young and handsome man, who was for him also the messenger of vengeance.†
Chpt 13-14
- Then I have my mode of dispensing justice, silent and sure, without respite or appeal, which condemns or pardons, and which no one sees.†
Chpt 31-32 *
- I will so advantageously bestow 2,000 piastres, that the person receiving them shall obtain a respite till next year for Peppino; and during that year, another skilfully placed 1,000 piastres will afford him the means of escaping from his prison.†
Chpt 33-34
- My dear Albert, one word, for I must give poor Lucien a respite.†
Chpt 39-40
- We profited by this respite on the part of the government to make friends everywhere.†
Chpt 43-44
- The very anticipations of delight to be enjoyed in his forthcoming visits—the bright, pure gleam of heavenly happiness it diffused over the almost deadly warfare in which he had voluntarily engaged, illumined his whole countenance with a look of ineffable joy and calmness, as, immediately after Villefort's departure, his thoughts flew back to the cheering prospect before him, of tasting, at least, a brief respite from the fierce and stormy passions of his mind.†
Chpt 49-50
- However, the last two or three years I had allowed myself some respite.†
Chpt 67-68
Definition:
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(respite) a temporary relief from harm or discomfort