Both Uses of
derive
in
Emma
- She had never rejoiced at the sound before, nor ever before entered the passage, nor walked up the stairs, with any wish of giving pleasure, but in conferring obligation, or of deriving it, except in subsequent ridicule.†
Chpt 3.7-8
- He very much feared that Miss Fairfax derived more evil than good from them.†
Chpt 3.9-10 *
Definition:
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(derive) to get something from something else
(If the context doesn't otherwise indicate where something came from, it is generally from reasoning--especially deductive reasoning.)