All 3 Uses of
capital
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
Uses with a very common or rare meaning:
- "Capital!" she exclaimed, throwing down the letter frolicsomely.†
Chpt 13-15
- The result from capital employed in the production of any movement of a mental nature is sometimes as tremendous as the cause itself is absurdly minute.†
Chpt 16-18
- "Capital," said Troy.†
Chpt 34-36 *
Definition:
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(meaning too common or rare to warrant focus) Capital has many other senses including an uppercase letter (such as B in contrast to b); and anything that is more important than other similar things -- especially a city from which a nation is governed. Capital is often confused with capitol which is the building (or buildings) from which a nation is governed. See a comprehensive dictionary for other senses of capital.