All 4 Uses of
tarnish
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- In an instant a space three feet long by two feet broad was cleared, and Dantes could see an oaken coffer, bound with cut steel; in the middle of the lid he saw engraved on a silver plate, which was still untarnished, the arms of the Spada family—viz.†
Chpt 23-24
- They have allowed all this time to elapse, and then all of a sudden rake up events which have been forgotten to furnish materials for scandal, in order to tarnish the lustre of our high position.†
Chpt 77-78
- I cannot thus, in a moment relinquish the respect, the confidence, and pride with which a father's untarnished name inspires a son.†
Chpt 83-84
- Edmond, my friend, do not compel me to tarnish that noble and pure image reflected incessantly on the mirror of my heart.†
Chpt 89-90 *
Definition:
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(tarnish as in: tarnished silver) undesired loss of shine or spotting on a metal surface