Both Uses of
preside
in
Jane Eyre
- "Silence!" ejaculated a voice; not that of Miss Miller, but one of the upper teachers, a little and dark personage, smartly dressed, but of somewhat morose aspect, who installed herself at the top of one table, while a more buxom lady presided at the other.†
p. 55.1 *presided = chaired; or headed; or was in charge
- What happy combination of the planets presided over her birth, I wonder?†
p. 419.3
Definition:
to lead or be in charge of a meeting, event, or group -- especially in an official or formal role