All 11 Uses of
trifle
in
Pride and Prejudice
- People do not die of little trifling colds.†
Chpt 7 *
- Mr. Bennet accepted the challenge, observing that he acted very wisely in leaving the girls to their own trifling amusements.†
Chpt 14
- It had not been very great; he had lost every point; but when Mrs. Phillips began to express her concern thereupon, he assured her with much earnest gravity that it was not of the least importance, that he considered the money as a mere trifle, and begged that she would not make herself uneasy.†
Chpt 16
- In as short a time as Mr. Collins's long speeches would allow, everything was settled between them to the satisfaction of both; and as they entered the house he earnestly entreated her to name the day that was to make him the happiest of men; and though such a solicitation must be waived for the present, the lady felt no inclination to trifle with his happiness.†
Chpt 22
- Lady Catherine seemed quite astonished at not receiving a direct answer; and Elizabeth suspected herself to be the first creature who had ever dared to trifle with so much dignified impertinence.†
Chpt 29 *
- The commendation bestowed on him by Mrs. Reynolds was of no trifling nature.†
Chpt 43
- His acquaintance with Elizabeth was very trifling.†
Chpt 43
- That it would be done with such trifling exertion on his side, too, was another very welcome surprise; for his wish at present was to have as little trouble in the business as possible.†
Chpt 50
- I would not on any account trifle with her affectionate solicitude; or allow her to hear it from anyone but myself.†
Chpt 55
- "Miss Bennet," replied her ladyship, in an angry tone, "you ought to know, that I am not to be trifled with.†
Chpt 56
- After a short pause, her companion added, "You are too generous to trifle with me.†
Chpt 58
Definitions:
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(trifle with as in: trifle with her affections) to treat somebody or something thoughtlessly or without respect
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(trifle as in: a trifling matter) something of small importance; or a small quantity