Both Uses of
propensity
in
Bleak House
- This propensity gave Mrs. Rouncewell great uneasiness.†
Chpt 7-9 *
- This little apostrophe to Mrs. Smallweed is occasioned by a propensity on the part of that unlucky old lady whenever she finds herself on her feet to amble about and "set" to inanimate objects, accompanying herself with a chattering noise, as in a witch dance.†
Chpt 31-33
Definition:
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(propensity) an inclination to behave in a certain way