Thereat
[ðeәr'æt]
Definition
(adv.) At that place; there.
(adv.) At that occurrence or event; on that account.
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Examples
- Stephen Carriston noticed the bright look on his usually sad face, and was delighted thereat. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I wonder thereat. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- He paused at the next door in the passage, and tapped gently thereat. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- This was the first time the Demarch had spoken so plainly, and Crispin was much rejoiced thereat. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Their horses stood at the gate; they mounted, and rode off, Moore laughing at their abrupt dismissal, Helstone deeply indignant thereat. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
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