All 6 Uses of
postpone
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- "So serious, sire, that when the circumstance surprised me in the midst of a family festival, on the very day of my betrothal, I left my bride and friends, postponing everything, that I might hasten to lay at your majesty's feet the fears which impressed me, and the assurance of my devotion."†
Chpt 9-10
- Still confidence was not restored to all minds, and the general opinion was that the complete ruin of the unfortunate shipowner had been postponed only until the end of the month.†
Chpt 29-30 *
- I had speedy proofs that the excellent abbe was engaged in my behalf, for the rigors of my imprisonment were alleviated by many trifling though acceptable indulgences, and I was told that my trial was to be postponed to the assizes following those now being held.†
Chpt 45-46
- Oh, real enough, from anxiety doubtless,—at any rate they postponed the matter for two months.†
Chpt 53-54
- "Alas," said Morrel with a feeling of selfish joy; for he thought this death would cause the wedding to be postponed indefinitely.†
Chpt 73-74
- The investigation would begin at eight o'clock that evening in the committee-room, and if postponement were necessary, the proceedings would be resumed each evening at the same hour.†
Chpt 85-86
Definition:
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(postpone) delay until a later time