Both Uses of
interim
in
Jane Eyre
- I had heard from Mrs. Fairfax in the interim of my absence: the party at the hall was dispersed; Mr. Rochester had left for London three weeks ago, but he was then expected to return in a fortnight.†
Chpt 22
- "In about a month I hope to be a bridegroom," continued Mr. Rochester; "and in the interim, I shall myself look out for employment and an asylum for you."†
Chpt 23 *
Definition:
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(interim) temporary and prior to something else; or the time during the temporary period