Both Uses of
adverse
in
Nicholas Nickleby
- Nicholas and the good-tempered man found so many things to talk about, that between conversing together, and cheering up the boys, the time passed with them as rapidly as it could, under such adverse circumstances.†
Chpt 5 *
- CHAPTER 64 An old Acquaintance is recognised under melancholy Circumstances, and Dotheboys Hall breaks up for ever Nicholas was one of those whose joy is incomplete unless it is shared by the friends of adverse and less fortunate days.†
Chpt 64
Definition:
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(adverse) working against one's interests