Both Uses of
qualms
in
Wuthering Heights
- I was surprised to witness how coolly the child gathered himself up, and went on with his intention; exchanging saddles and all, and then sitting down on a bundle of hay to overcome the qualm which the violent blow occasioned, before he entered the house.†
Chpt 4 *qualm = feeling of uneasinesseditor's notes: Qualm is much more commonly used in the plural form, qualms.
- I descended to tell my master that the young lady's qualm of sickness was almost gone, but I judged it best for her to lie down a while.†
Chpt 21
Definition:
feelings of uneasiness -- especially about whether it is right to do something