Whereat
[weər'æt] or [hwɛr'æt]
Definition
(adv.) At which; upon which; whereupon; -- used relatively.
(adv.) At what; -- used interrogatively; as, whereat are you offended?
Typist: Nigel
Examples
- Such aid is not always effectual, said Justinian significantly, whereat the Greek shrugged his shoulders, but made no reply. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- But Mr. Carstone is for the time being established in Kenge's room, whereat Mr. Guppy chafes. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Whereat Miss Bella laughed a scornful little laugh and said: 'Quite enough about this, I am sure, on all sides. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- When she went again, Mr. Dashwood was alone, whereat she rejoiced. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Whereat Mr Twemlow leaned his innocent head upon his hand, and moaned a little moan of distress and disgrace. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Whereat Caliphronas, leaning over the taffrail and looking dreamily at the shores of his native land, broke out into song. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Here the leather-legginged boy laughed very heartily, and then tried to look as if it was somebody else, whereat Mr. Winkle frowned majestically. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Oh, Caliphronas— As beautiful and as false as Paris of Troy, interrupted the Rector quickly, whereat Maurice shrugged his shoulders. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
Typist: Nigel