Both Uses of
on the other hand
in
Sense and Sensibility
- But it was a matter of great consolation to her, that what brought evil to herself would bring good to her sister; and Elinor, on the other hand, suspecting that it would not be in her power to avoid Edward entirely, comforted herself by thinking, that though their longer stay would therefore militate against her own happiness, it would be better for Marianne than an immediate return into Devonshire.†
Chpt 32
- —and Sophia, jealous as the devil on the other hand, looking all that was—Well, it does not signify; it is over now.†
Chpt 44 *
Definition:
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(on the other hand) from another point of view; or in a way that is different (a phrase used to introduce a different perspective or idea)