Both Uses of
detach
in
Emma
- She would notice her; she would improve her; she would detach her from her bad acquaintance, and introduce her into good society; she would form her opinions and her manners.†
Chpt 1.3-4 *
- Their road to this detached cottage was down Vicarage Lane, a lane leading at right angles from the broad, though irregular, main street of the place; and, as may be inferred, containing the blessed abode of Mr. Elton.†
Chpt 1.9-10
Definition:
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(detach) to separate something from something else (physically or emotionally)