Nerve-rack
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of nerve rack. alt-of, alternative
"For a week or two he answered airily enough, but as the time rolled on, the stereotyped replies grew forced, and the cold questions more pointed and insulting; clearly Mr. Melgarf was losing his respect once more, and showing it, until those exactly-timed visits became more the nerve-racks which they had been before."
Example
More examples"For a week or two he answered airily enough, but as the time rolled on, the stereotyped replies grew forced, and the cold questions more pointed and insulting; clearly Mr. Melgarf was losing his respect once more, and showing it, until those exactly-timed visits became more the nerve-racks which they had been before."
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