admonisher

Example Sentences

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

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John

Be a treasure to the poor, an admonisher to the rich, an answerer to the cry of the needy, a preserver of the sanctity of thy pledge.

From Epistle to the Son of the Wolf by Bahá'u'lláh

Tactfully, sagaciously, he drew the sufferer to confide in him, to see in him, not so much a spiritual admonisher as a counsellor and a support in worldly difficulties.

From Veranilda by Gissing, George

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

"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.