All 4 Uses of
alternative
in
The Mill on the Floss
- …the few hundreds Mr. Timpson advanced toward his daughter's fortune did not suffice for the purchase of handsome furniture, together with a stock of wine, a grand piano, and the laying out of a superior flower-garden, it followed in the most rigorous manner, either that these things must be procured by some other means, or else that the Rev. Mr. Stelling must go without them, which last alternative would be an absurd procrastination of the fruits of success, where success was certain.†
Chpt 2.1
- Nothing but the dread of needing their help could have made it an easier alternative to take their advice.†
Chpt 3.9
- It was a crushing alternative to Maggie.†
Chpt 5.5 *
- Philip was silent a few moments, and then said, in that high, feeble voice which with him indicated the resolute suppression of emotion,— "Is there no other alternative, Maggie?†
Chpt 6.7
Definition:
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(alternative as in: an alternative plan) something available as another possibility