All 4 Uses
intuition
in
The Scarlet Letter
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- If the latter possess native sagacity, and a nameless something more,—let us call it intuition;†
p. 115.1intuition = the ability to known instinctively rather than through reasoning; or the thing that is known in such a way
- When, however, it forms its judgment, as it usually does, on the intuitions of its great and warm heart, the conclusions thus attained are often so profound and so unerring as to possess the character of truth supernaturally revealed.†
p. 117.4
- In other words, Mr. Dimmesdale, whose sensibility of nerve often produced the effect of spiritual intuition, would become vaguely aware that something inimical to his peace had thrust itself into relation with him.†
p. 120.5intuition = the ability to known instinctively rather than through reasoning; or the thing that is known in such a way
- But Old Roger Chillingworth, too, had perceptions that were almost intuitive; and when the minister threw his startled eyes towards him, there the physician sat; his kind, watchful, sympathising, but never intrusive friend.†
p. 120.6 *intuitive = known instinctively rather than through reasoning
Definitions:
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(1)
(intuition) something known based on feeling or instinct rather than conscious reasoning; or the ability to know things in such a manner
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)