admonisher

Example Sentences

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Blessed Heaven! deny not to my prayers, my friend, my admonisher, my adviser, at a time so critical to myself.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 by Richardson, Samuel

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

The truth of this remark was quite manifest; and concluding that I was not exactly suited to the character of admonisher, I never renewed the attempt.

From A Grandmother's Recollections by Church, Ella Rodman

"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

"Hurt him not," said his Highness to this effectual admonisher unto secrecy.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John