All 8 Uses
remonstrate
in
Ivanhoe
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- After a considerable part of the work had been finished and printed, the Publishers, who pretended to discern in it a germ of popularity, remonstrated strenuously against its appearing as an absolutely anonymous production, and contended that it should have the advantage of being announced as by the Author of Waverley.†
Chpt Intr.remonstrated = argued in protest or opposition
- Unheeding this remonstrance, and accustomed only to act upon the immediate impulse of his own wishes, Brian de Bois-Guilbert kept his eyes riveted on the Saxon beauty, more striking perhaps to his imagination, because differing widely from those of the Eastern sultanas.†
Chpt 4remonstrance = argument in protest or opposition
- Apparently he did not think it proper to decline this invitation as he had done the former; for, though his gesture indicated some surprise at the summons, he obeyed it without answer or remonstrance.†
Chpt 6 *
- The Saxon, indeed, had remonstrated strongly with his friend upon the injudicious choice he had made of his party; but he had only received that sort of answer usually given by those who are more obstinate in following their own course, than strong in justifying it.†
Chpt 12remonstrated = argued in protest or opposition
- Without daring to remonstrate, the companions of Gurth bound him with a halter, as the readiest cord which occurred.†
Chpt 18
- He submitted to the operation without remonstrance, except that, darting a reproachful look at his master, he said, "This comes of loving your flesh and blood better than mine own."†
Chpt 18remonstrance = argument in protest or opposition
- They remonstrated also upon the risk of damage to their horses by these forced marches.†
Chpt 28remonstrated = argued in protest or opposition
- On the morrow, when Isaac proposed to arise and pursue his journey, Nathan remonstrated against his purpose, both as his host and as his physician.†
Chpt 35
Definitions:
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(1)
(remonstrate) argue, complain, or criticize
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) In Shakespeare's time, remonstrance was used as a synonym for display, revelation, or manifestation.