[General] a few connotations of "token"

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vil

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Dear teachers,

Would you be kind enough to tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expressions in bold in the following sentences?

[FONT=&quot]What, dear Elise! you grow sad after having given me such dear tokens of your love; and I see you sigh in the midst of my joy![/FONT]
token = something serving as an indication, proof, or expression of something else, as in “Tears are queer tokens of happiness
(token usually refers to evidence or proof of something intangible)

The rainbow is a token of God's covenant established with Noah.

token = something intended or supposed to represent or indicate another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol

This is some token from a never friend.

token = a memorial of friendship; something by which the friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a memento; a souvenir

Say, by this token, I desire his company.

token = something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith

It is now made unlawful for private persons to issue tokens.

token = a piece of metal intended for currency, and issued by a private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and redeemable in lawful money

Like the fearful tokens of the plague, are mere forerunners of their ends.

token = a livid spot upon the body, indicating, or supposed to indicate, the approach of death

As a token of goodwill, I'm going to write another letter.

His actions are a token of his sincerity.

Black is a token of mourning.

token = symbol

Some of the older telephones still only accept tokens.

This token will admit you to the swimming pool.

token = jetton

His mouth lifted in a token smile.

token smile = symbolical smile

Miners have staged a two-hour token stoppage to demand better pay and conditions.

You described her as the token woman on the shortlist.

token = symbolical

Thank you for your efforts.

Regards,

V.
 

sarat_106

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Dear teachers,

Would you be kind enough to tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expressions in bold in the following sentences?

What, dear Elise! you grow sad after having given me such dear tokens of your love; and I see you sigh in the midst of my joy!
token = something serving as an indication, proof, or expression of something else, as in “Tears are queer tokens of happiness
(token usually refers to evidence or proof of something intangible)Ok
Those dear tokens of His passion still bears His dazzling Body

The rainbow is a token of God's covenant established with Noah. Ok

token = something intended or supposed to represent or indicate another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol Ok


This is some token from a never friend.

token = a memorial of friendship; something by which the friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a memento; a souvenir Ok
The seashell was a token of their trip.
Say, by this token, I desire his company.

token = something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith

It is now made unlawful for private persons to issue tokens.

token = a piece of metal intended for currency, and issued by a private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and redeemable in lawful money Ok
Judicial robes are a token of office.
Like the fearful tokens of the plague, are mere forerunners of their ends.

token = a livid spot upon the body, indicating, or supposed to indicate, the approach of death

As a token of goodwill, I'm going to write another letter.

His actions are a token of his sincerity.

Black is a token of mourning.

token = symbol Ok

Some of the older telephones still only accept tokens.

This token will admit you to the swimming pool.

token = jetton Ok


His mouth lifted in a token smile.

token smile = symbolical smile
token = slight. Minimal :token resistance
Miners have staged a two-hour token stoppage to demand better pay and conditions.

You described her as the token woman on the shortlist.

token = symbolical
For young women making their career choices, Token Woman offers a chance to step into the shoes of a mentor of acknowledged stature.

Thank you for your efforts.

Regards,

V.

All Ok.
 
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