Both Uses of
intermittent
in
The Age of Innocence
- The cautious opening of the door of the church meant only that Mr. Brown the livery-stable keeper (gowned in black in his intermittent character of sexton) was taking a preliminary survey of the scene before marshalling his forces.†
Chpt 19
- After that Archer was but intermittently aware of the remarks they exchanged.†
Chpt 22 *
Definition:
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(intermittent) stopping and starting -- especially at irregular intervals