All 7 Uses of
perceive
in
Persuasion
- As Mr Shepherd perceived that this connexion of the Crofts did them no service with Sir Walter, he mentioned it no more; returning, with all his zeal, to dwell on the circumstances more indisputably in their favour; their age, and number, and fortune; the high idea they had formed of Kellynch Hall, and extreme solicitude for the advantage of renting it; making it appear as if they ranked nothing beyond the happiness of being the tenants of Sir Walter Elliot: an extraordinary taste,…†
Chpt 3
- His value for rank and connexion she perceived was greater than hers.†
Chpt 16 *
- When he did perceive and acknowledge her, however, it was done with all his usual frankness and good humour.†
Chpt 18
- No, it was not to be supposed that Lady Russell would perceive him till they were nearly opposite.†
Chpt 19
- Mrs Smith gave her a penetrating glance, and then, smiling, said— "I have been a little premature, I perceive; I beg your pardon.†
Chpt 21
- But since he must be absent some time or other, I do not perceive how he can ever be secure while she holds her present influence.†
Chpt 21
- Her distress returned, however, on perceiving smiles and intelligent glances pass between two or three of the lady visitors, as if they believed themselves quite in the secret.†
Chpt 22
Definition:
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(perceive as in: perceive the system as unfair) to view in a certain way so as to form a belief or opinion