All 11 Uses of
providence
in
Jane Eyre
- "Yes," said the good lady, who now knew what ground we were upon, "and I am daily thankful for the choice Providence led me to make.†
p. 144.6providence = resulting from God's intervention or plan; or lucky
- How providential that he had presence of mind to think of the water-jug!†
p. 178.5 *
- A deal of people, Miss, are for trusting all to Providence; but I say Providence will not dispense with the means, though He often blesses them when they are used discreetly.†
p. 181.1providence = resulting from God's intervention or plan; or lucky
- A deal of people, Miss, are for trusting all to Providence; but I say Providence will not dispense with the means, though He often blesses them when they are used discreetly.†
p. 181.1
- Providence has blessed my endeavours to secure a competency; and as I am unmarried and childless, I wish to adopt her during my life, and bequeath her at my death whatever I may have to leave.†
p. 274.9
- Yesterday I trusted well in Providence, and believed that events were working together for your good and mine: it was a fine day, if you recollect — the calmness of the air and sky forbade apprehensions respecting your safety or comfort on your journey.†
p. 323.4
- — I meant, however, to be a bigamist; but fate has outmanoeuvred me, or Providence has checked me, — perhaps the last.†
p. 336.6
- I thank Providence, who watched over you, that she then spent her fury on your wedding apparel, which perhaps brought back vague reminiscences of her own bridal days: but on what might have happened, I cannot endure to reflect.†
p. 357.4
- Oh, Providence!†
p. 379.8
- God directed me to a correct choice: I thank His providence for the guidance!†
p. 414.9
- I know my Leader: that He is just as well as mighty; and while He has chosen a feeble instrument to perform a great task, He will, from the boundless stores of His providence, supply the inadequacy of the means to the end.†
p. 464.8
Definitions:
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(1)
(providence as in: divine providence) resulting from God's intervention or plan; or lucky -- especially with regard to when something happened
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
More rarely providence may mean to prepare for the future. This is the sense that relates more directly to provident or improvident.