Both Uses of
assent
in
Howards End
- They vigorously assented, and rushed on, and when she inquired whether there was any news of Helen, her hostess was too much occupied in placing Rothenstein to answer.†
Part 9 *
- Frieda assented, and in a few minutes they had crossed the ridge and exchanged the greater view for the lesser.†
Part 19
Definition:
to express agreement -- especially with a statement or proposal to do something