All 4 Uses of
prospective
in
The Age of Innocence
- All three would be slightly embarrassed by Newland's presence, now that his prospective relation to the Mingott clan had been made known; and the young man waited with an amused curiosity to see how they would turn the difficulty.†
Chpt 5
- In view of your prospective alliance with the family I should like to consult you—to consider the case with you—before taking any farther steps.†
Chpt 11 *
- I beg your pardon, sir; but just because of the prospective relationship, I should prefer your consulting Mr. Skipworth or Mr. Redwood.†
Chpt 11
- But this behest of old Mrs. Mingott's roused him to a sense of what the clan thought they had the right to exact from a prospective son-in-law; and he chafed at the role.†
Chpt 11
Definition:
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(prospective) concerned with or related to the future