All 3 Uses of
mischievous
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- In fact, every one seemed to like her; even the boys did not tease her, and the boys of our town, especially the schoolboys, are a mischievous set.
Chpt 3 *mischievous = naughtily playful
- Not Tchizhov, not Tchizhov, you spiteful, mischievous woman.†
Chpt 10
- "He is a schoolboy, doctor, he is a mischievous boy; take no notice of him," said Alyosha, frowning and speaking quickly.†
Chpt 10
Definition:
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(mischievous) playfully causing minor trouble; or describing the smile of someone doing so