All 3 Uses of
preeminent
in
Mansfield Park
- Will not you engage to attend with your eyes steadily fixed on him the whole time—as I shall do—not to lose a word; or only looking off just to note down any sentence preeminently beautiful?
Chpt 23preeminently = in a manner that surpasses others in status, ability, or possession of a notable characteristic
- He was in high spirits, doing everything with happy ease, and preeminent in all the lively turns, quick resources, and playful impudence that could do honour to the game; and the round table was altogether a very comfortable contrast to the steady sobriety and orderly silence of the other.
Chpt 25preeminent = surpassing others
- The destination of the Thrush must be now preeminently interesting.
Chpt 38 *preeminently = above all else
Definition:
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(preeminent) outstanding or surpassing others in status, ability, or possession of a notable characteristic