Both Uses of
trifle
in
Hard Times
- 'And yet, Bounderby, it would appear from this unexpected circumstance of to-day, though in itself a trifling one, as if something had crept into Thomas's and Louisa's minds which is — or rather, which is not — I don't know that I can express myself better than by saying — which has never been intended to be developed, and in which their reason has no part.'†
Chpt 1.4
- As to their combining together; there are many of them, I have no doubt, that by watching and informing upon one another could earn a trifle now and then, whether in money or good will, and improve their livelihood.†
Chpt 2.1 *
Definition:
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(trifle as in: a trifling matter) something of small importance; or a small quantity