All 9 Uses of
distinct
in
Washington Square
- She bloomed herself, indeed, and was a comely, comfortable, reasonable woman, and a favourite with her clever brother, who, in the matter of women, even when they were nearly related to him, was a man of distinct preferences.†
Chpt 2
- With her he never discussed theology, nor, indeed, discussed anything; he contented himself with making known, very distinctly, in the form of a lucid ultimatum, his wishes with regard to Catherine.†
Chpt 2 *
- He asked to be introduced to me," said Mrs. Penniman, with a certain grandeur; "but you know how indistinctly Jefferson speaks."†
Chpt 4
- Mrs. Penniman declared that his manner of singing was "most artistic," and Dr. Sloper said it was "very taking—very taking indeed"; speaking loudly and distinctly, but with a certain dryness.†
Chpt 7
- " The words came out with the grave distinctness of his voice, and they seemed for an instant to create, to poor Mrs. Montgomery's troubled vision, a material image.†
Chpt 14
- Anything that you should do in the way of giving her aid and comfort will be—permit me the expression—distinctly treasonable.†
Chpt 19
- He told me to tell you—to tell you very distinctly, and directly from himself, that if I marry without his consent, I shall not inherit a penny of his fortune.†
Chpt 20
- I certainly say it distinctly enough—brutally and vulgarly enough.†
Chpt 28
- Catherine, for a minute, was conscious of a distinct determination not to invite him to take a seat.†
Chpt 35
Definition:
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(distinct) clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate