Both Uses of
shrewd
in
Persuasion
- "And a very well-spoken, genteel, shrewd lady, she seemed to be," continued he; "asked more questions about the house, and terms, and taxes, than the Admiral himself, and seemed more conversant with business; and moreover, Sir Walter, I found she was not quite unconnected in this country, any more than her husband; that is to say, she is sister to a gentleman who did live amongst us once; she told me so herself: sister to the gentleman who lived a few years back at Monkford.†
Chpt 3
- She is a shrewd, intelligent, sensible woman.†
Chpt 17 *
Definition:
-
(shrewd) smart -- especially in negotiating with people (may infer underhanded dealings)