Both Uses of
grievous
in
Emma
- "But, my dear, pray do not make any more matches; they are silly things, and break up one's family circle grievously."†
Chpt 1.1-2 *
- "Ah, my dear," said he, "poor Miss Taylor—It is a grievous business."†
Chpt 1.11-12
Definition:
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(grievous) very serious; or very bad; or causing grief