All 5 Uses of
negative
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- Though answered in the negative, he begged so earnestly to be permitted to visit those on the fifth floor, that, in despite of the oft-repeated assurance of the concierge that they were occupied, Dantes succeeded in inducing the man to go up to the tenants, and ask permission for a gentleman to be allowed to look at them.
Chpt 25-26negative = indicating an answer of "no"
- Ali returned a sign in the negative.
Chpt 45-46
- He returned a sign in the negative.
Chpt 51-52
- Another sign in the negative.
Chpt 51-52 *
- The young man's finger, glided over the words, but at each one Noirtier answered by a negative sign.
Chpt 75-76
Definition:
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(negative as in: negative feedback from customers) to express criticism or disagreement, or (especially when talking over a radio or in a military setting) to say "no"