Both Uses of
impel
in
Northanger Abbey
- Impelled by an irresistible presentiment, you will eagerly advance to it, unlock its folding doors, and search into every drawer—but for some time without discovering anything of importance—perhaps nothing but a considerable hoard of diamonds.†
Chpt 20 *
- Eleanor seemed now impelled into resolution and speech.†
Chpt 28
Definition:
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(impel) to make someone feel they must do something