All 7 Uses of
perceive
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- But this strange trait in Alyosha's character must not, I think, be criticized too severely, for at the slightest acquaintance with him any one would have perceived that Alyosha was one of those youths, almost of the type of religious enthusiast, who, if they were suddenly to come into possession of a large fortune, would not hesitate to give it away for the asking, either for good works or perhaps to a clever rogue.†
Chpt 1
- None of his companions made any remark upon it, so that he had no reason to be embarrassed; but, perceiving this, he was even more overcome.†
Chpt 2
- Be not afraid of your sins, even when perceiving them, if only there be penitence, but make no conditions with God.†
Chpt 4
- But Father Paissy, frowning again, begged all of them, at least for a time, not to speak of the matter "till it be more fully confirmed, seeing there is so much credulity among those of this world, and indeed this might well have chanced naturally," he added, prudently, as it were to satisfy his conscience, though scarcely believing his own disavowal, a fact his listeners very clearly perceived.†
Chpt 4
- I began to regard my mysterious visitor with admiration, for besides enjoying his intelligence, I began to perceive that he was brooding over some plan in his heart, and was preparing himself perhaps for a great deed.†
Chpt 6
- If you love everything, you will perceive the divine mystery in things.†
Chpt 6 *
- Once you perceive it, you will begin to comprehend it better every day.†
Chpt 6
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