Both Uses of
detrimental
in
David Copperfield
- I felt the greatest admiration for the virtues of this young lady; and, honestly with the view of doing my best to prevent the good-nature of Traddles from being imposed upon, to the detriment of their joint prospects in life, inquired how Mr. Micawber was?†
Chpt 34-36 *
- The proposed tea-drinkings being quite impracticable, I compounded with Miss Lavinia for permission to visit every Saturday afternoon, without detriment to my privileged Sundays.†
Chpt 40-42
Definition:
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(detrimental) causing harm or damage