All 4 Uses of
console
in
Crime and Punishment, by Dostoyevsky
- What splendid words they have; they are so scientific, so consolatory....Once you've said 'percentage' there's nothing more to worry about.†
Chpt 1.4 *
- And how he talked to you, Dounia!" said the mother, looking timidly at her daughter, trying to read her thoughts and, already half consoled by Dounia's standing up for her brother, which meant that she had already forgiven him.†
Chpt 3.1consoled = comforted (emotionally)
- He had something progressive to say on the subject which might console his worthy friend and "could not fail" to promote his development.
Chpt 5.1console = comfort
- Well, it's not my business whether that consoling reflection was logical or not.†
Chpt 6.4consoling = comforting (emotionally)
Definitions:
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(1)
(console as in: console her grief) to comfort (emotionally)
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(2)
(console as in: plug it into the console) controls or video monitor(s) for electrical equipment; or a cabinet made to hold electronic equipment