Both Uses of
respite
in
The House of Mirth
- I was punished enough at the time—is there to be no respite for me?†
Chpt 2.6 *
- "I should have thought you had found complete respite in the reconciliation which was effected at my expense," Lily began, with renewed impatience; but he broke in imploringly: "Don't put it in that way—when that's been the worst of my punishment.†
Chpt 2.6
Definition:
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(respite) a temporary relief from harm or discomfort