All 6 Uses of
benevolent
in
Nicholas Nickleby
- But those who take an interest in this tale, will be glad to learn that the BROTHERS CHEERYBLE live; that their liberal charity, their singleness of heart, their noble nature, and their unbounded benevolence, are no creations of the Author's brain; but are prompting every day (and oftenest by stealth) some munificent and generous deed in that town of which they are the pride and honour."†
Chpt Pref.
- He wore a sprinkling of powder upon his head, as if to make himself look benevolent; but if that were his purpose, he would perhaps have done better to powder his countenance also, for there was something in its very wrinkles, and in his cold restless eye, which seemed to tell of cunning that would announce itself in spite of him.†
Chpt 2
- Affecting not to see him, Mr Squeers feigned to be intent upon mending a pen, and offering benevolent advice to his youthful pupil.†
Chpt 4
- 'However,' thought Nicholas as he departed on his benevolent errand; 'she cannot fail to become attached to him, when she knows what a devoted creature he is, and as she must quickly make the discovery, his probation will be a short one.'†
Chpt 35
- 'Why should I,' thought Nicholas, 'why should I throw difficulties in the way of this benevolent and high-minded design?†
Chpt 46
- 'Come, come, my dear sir,' said the benevolent merchant; 'we must not be cast down; no, no.
Chpt 61 *benevolent = kind
Definition:
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(benevolent) kind, generous, or charitable