Both Uses of
provocation
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- The general proposed to cast lots for the swords, but the president said it was he who had given the provocation, and when he had given it he had supposed each would use his own arms.†
Chpt 75-76 *provocation = something that causes a reaction--especially anger or violence OR the act of causing an angry or violent reaction
- No, no, I will be on the ground at the proper time; but in my opinion (and I have a right to dictate the preliminaries, as it is I who have received the provocation)—in my opinion the time ought not to be yet.†
Chpt 77-78
Definition:
actions that cause a reaction--especially anger or violence
or:
the act of causing an angry or violent reaction
or:
the act of causing an angry or violent reaction