All 6 Uses of
adapt
in
Mansfield Park
- Mrs. Rushworth acknowledged herself very desirous that her son should marry, and declared that of all the young ladies she had ever seen, Miss Bertram seemed, by her amiable qualities and accomplishments, the best adapted to make him happy.
Chpt 4 (definition 1) *adapted = well-suited
- This, though the thought of the moment, did not end with the moment; for the inclination to act was awakened, and in no one more strongly than in him who was now master of the house; and who, having so much leisure as to make almost any novelty a certain good, had likewise such a degree of lively talents and comic taste, as were exactly adapted to the novelty of acting.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- ...his continued attentions—continued, but not obtrusive, and adapting themselves more and more to the gentleness and delicacy of her character—obliged her very soon to dislike him less than formerly.
Chpt 24 (definition 2) *adapting = changing (to fit a situation)
- It was of gold, prettily worked; and though Fanny would have preferred a longer and a plainer chain as more adapted for her purpose, she hoped, in fixing on this, to be chusing what Miss Crawford least wished to keep.
Chpt 26 (definition 1)adapted = suitable
- You will supply the rest; and a most fortunate man he is to attach himself to such a creature—to a woman who, firm as a rock in her own principles, has a gentleness of character so well adapted to recommend them.
Chpt 35 (definition 1)well adapted = well suited
- Susan became the stationary niece, delighted to be so; and equally well adapted for it by a readiness of mind, and an inclination for usefulness, as Fanny had been by sweetness of temper, and strong feelings of gratitude.
Chpt 48 (definition 1)
Definitions:
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(1) (adapted as in: the species is well adapted for) to be especially well suited or appropriate for something
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(2) (adapt as in: adapted to the new rules) changed to fit a different situation; or made suitable