0
Newguest Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

In his turn

Hi

He jumped to his feet at once, greeted Miss Benson with

delight and, in his turn, paid her handiwork the compliment

of not recognizing her companion. When Miss

Benson, in her offhand way, effected the introduction, he

was somuch surprised, and so shocked by his surprise, that

he was almost babbling.

I'm not sure what "in his turn" mean?
  

Top answer

It could simply mean "at the appropriate time," or it could indicate that other people went before him in paying compliments. It could also mean that Miss Benson performed some social niceties before he did. Prior context might give a clue to the details.

— Avangi

  • It could simply mean "at the appropriate time," or it could indicate that other people went before him in paying compliments.
  • It could also mean that Miss Benson performed some social niceties before he did.
  • Prior context might give a clue to the details.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

4 Answers
0
It could simply mean "at the appropriate time," or it could indicate that other people went before him in paying compliments. It could also mean that Miss Benson performed some social niceties before he did.

Prior context might give a clue to the details.
0
0
The lady whom she introduced paid Miss Benson a compliment first.

I took it to mean "on his part".
0
0
NewguestI took it to mean "on his part".
Yes, that seems possible. That expression dates from the same period.
However, I think there's a time sequence involved, which is less strongly suggested by your version.

Your information about the other lady seems to bear this out.
0

Related Questions