admonisher

Example Sentences

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It was lucky we luffed as we did, for, in coming to the wind, the vessel gave a scrape that was a fearful admonisher of what would have happened in another minute.

From Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale by Cooper, James Fenimore

"Answer this reverend and spiritual admonisher, to the true purport and bearing of his question," said Sir Roger, with a mighty affectation of sagacity.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John

The novelist found his admonisher in a low state of spirits, and he exerted himself to rouse him from his despondency.

From Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I by Downey, Edmund

The Roman mint was attached to the temple of Juno Moneta, i.e., the admonisher, from monēre, and this name was transferred to the building.

From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest

"Fact is, Mops," said her admonisher in chief, "as I've always said, you are only fit for a provincial pack."

From Mrs. Fitz by Snaith, J. C.