All 19 Uses of
apprehension
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- "Oh, there was no harm meant," answered Danglars; "at first I certainly did feel somewhat uneasy as to what Fernand might be tempted to do; but when I saw how completely he had mastered his feelings, even so far as to become one of his rival's attendants, I knew there was no further cause for apprehension."
Chpt 5-6 (definition 1)apprehension = worry
- At the same instant his ear caught a sort of indistinct sound on the stairs, followed by the measured tread of soldiery, with the clanking of swords and military accoutrements; then came a hum and buzz as of many voices, so as to deaden even the noisy mirth of the bridal party, among whom a vague feeling of curiosity and apprehension quelled every disposition to talk, and almost instantaneously the most deathlike stillness prevailed.
Chpt 5-6 (definition 1)
- He prayed and supplicated in terms so moving, that even the officer was touched, and, although firm in his duty, he kindly said, "My worthy friend, let me beg of you to calm your apprehensions."
Chpt 5-6 (definition 1)apprehensions = worries
- I should have feared to injure both Edmond and yourself, had I divulged my own apprehensions to a soul.
Chpt 5-6 (definition 1)
- Villefort's brow darkened more and more, his white lips and clinched teeth filled Dantes with apprehension.
Chpt 7-8 (definition 1)apprehension = worry
- The conviction that they came from M. de Villefort relieved all Dantes' apprehensions; he advanced calmly, and placed himself in the centre of the escort.
Chpt 7-8 (definition 1)apprehensions = worries
- As he thus reflected, he felt the sensation we have described, and which had hitherto been unknown to him, arise in his bosom, and fill him with vague apprehensions.
Chpt 9-10 (definition 1)
- This loophole, which gradually diminished in size as it approached the outside, to an opening through which a child could not have passed, was, for better security, furnished with three iron bars, so as to quiet all apprehensions even in the mind of the most suspicious jailer as to the possibility of a prisoner's escape.
Chpt 15-16 (definition 1)
- This is all I can say, sir; if you wish to learn more, address yourself to M. de Boville, the inspector of prisons, No. 15, Rue de Nouailles; he has, I believe, two hundred thousand francs in Morrel's hands, and if there be any grounds for apprehension, as this is a greater amount than mine, you will most probably find him better informed than myself.
Chpt 27-28 (definition 1)apprehension = worry
- The Englishman appeared to reflect a moment, and then said,—"From which it would appear, sir, that this credit inspires you with considerable apprehension?"
Chpt 27-28 (definition 1)
- Without uttering a word, they bandaged his eyes with a care that showed their apprehensions of his committing some indiscretion.
Chpt 31-32 (definition 1)apprehensions = worries
- "I will confess to you, Albert," replied Franz, "the count is a very singular person, and the appointment you have made to meet him in Paris fills me with a thousand apprehensions."
Chpt 37-38 (definition 1)
- All these circumstances did not strike me as painfully at the time as they have since done; in fact, all that had happened (with the exception of the story of the diamond, which certainly did wear an air of improbability), appeared natural enough, and called for neither apprehension nor mistrust;
Chpt 45-46 (definition 1)apprehension = worry
- In the interim it pleased providence to cause the apprehension of Caderousse, who was discovered in some distant country, and brought back to France, where he made a full confession, refusing to make the fact of his wife's having suggested and arranged the murder any excuse for his own guilt.
Chpt 45-46 (definition 2) *apprehension = capture
- My first duty, directly I had succeeded in recalling the babe to life, was to restore it to its mother; but, in order to do so, I must have made close and careful inquiry, which would, in all probability, have led to my own apprehension; and I clung to life, partly on my sister's account, and partly from that feeling of pride inborn in our hearts of desiring to come off untouched and victorious in the execution of our vengeance.
Chpt 45-46 (definition 2)
- With a calm smile and a gentle wave of the hand, Monte Cristo signed to the distracted mother to lay aside her apprehensions; then, opening a casket that stood near, he drew forth a phial of Bohemian glass incrusted with gold, containing a liquid of the color of blood, of which he let fall a single drop on the child's lips.
Chpt 47-48 (definition 1)apprehensions = fears
- I am on my own ground, and have an undoubted right to place a ladder against the wall, and to look over when I please, without having any apprehensions of being taken off by the police as a suspicious character.
Chpt 51-52 (definition 1)apprehensions = worries
- "And grandpapa?" inquired the young girl, trembling with apprehension.
Chpt 71-72 (definition 1) *apprehension = fear or worry
- "But let us not yield to gloomy apprehensions," said the young man; "I assure you we are, or rather we shall be, very happy."
Chpt 105-106 (definition 1)apprehensions = worries
Definitions:
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(1) (apprehension as in: apprehension about finals) worry about what is to come
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(2) (apprehension as in: apprehension of the criminal) the capture of a criminal