Protestations

Examples

• Thus adjured, Topsy confessed to the ribbon and gloves, with woful protestations of penitence. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• We heard without sympathy the protestations with which he tried next to persuade us that the disclosure of the conspiracy had overwhelmed him. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• The Vengeance and Jacques Three vied with each other in their fervent protestations that she was the most admirable and marvellous of witnesses. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• It shows itself in acts rather than in words, and has more influence than homilies or protestations. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Raymond recognized her; and his manner changed from polite beneficence to the warmest protestations of kindness and sympathy. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• I make no protestations,' said Eugene; '--who does, who means them! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• It is not by protestations that I shall endeavour to convince you I am wronged; it is not by telling you that my affections are steady. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
• But he is of your own faith, and his lightest affirmance would weigh down the most solemn protestations of the distressed Jewess. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
• Topsy, with loud protestations, and tears, and groans, declared that she _could_ not. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.

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