Both Uses of
abase
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- How inscrutable are the ways of providence—for what great and mysterious purpose has it pleased heaven to abase the man once so elevated, and raise up him who was so abased?†
Chpt 15-16
- How inscrutable are the ways of providence—for what great and mysterious purpose has it pleased heaven to abase the man once so elevated, and raise up him who was so abased?†
Chpt 15-16 *
Definition:
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(abase) treat as if of low worth -- often of self