Both Uses of
banish
in
Northanger Abbey
- The morning had passed away so charmingly as to banish all her friendship and natural affection, for no thought of Isabella or James had crossed her during their walk.†
Chpt 14 *banish = expel or get rid of
- The marriage of Eleanor Tilney, her removal from all the evils of such a home as Northanger had been made by Henry's banishment, to the home of her choice and the man of her choice, is an event which I expect to give general satisfaction among all her acquaintance.†
Chpt 31banishment = to expel or get rid of
Definition:
to expel or get rid of
in various senses, including:
- to force someone to leave a country as punishment
- to push an idea from the mind