All 4 Uses of
capital
in
Pride and Prejudice
Uses with a very common or rare meaning:
- Her performance was pleasing, though by no means capital.†
Chpt 6 *
- "That is capital," added her sister, and they both laughed heartily.†
Chpt 8
- Our instrument is a capital one, probably superior to——You shall try it some day.†
Chpt 29
- It is excellent news—capital news—and about a certain person we all like!†
Chpt 39
Definition:
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(meaning too common or rare to warrant focus) Capital has many other senses including an uppercase letter (such as B in contrast to b); and anything that is more important than other similar things -- especially a city from which a nation is governed. Capital is often confused with capitol which is the building (or buildings) from which a nation is governed. See a comprehensive dictionary for other senses of capital.