Both Uses of
revere
in
Treasure Island
- came forward with another flag and reverently spread it on the body.
Chpt 18 *reverently = a lack of respect
- But there was no sign of reawakening courage in his followers, rather, indeed, of growing terror at the irreverence of his words.†
Chpt 32
Definition:
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(revere) regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear