All 24 Uses of
reflection
in
Mansfield Park
- Mrs. Price, in her turn, was injured and angry; and an answer, which comprehended each sister in its bitterness, and bestowed such very disrespectful reflections on the pride of Sir Thomas as Mrs. Norris could not possibly keep to herself, put an end to all intercourse between them for a considerable period.
Chpt 1 (definition 1)reflections = thoughts
- Her elder cousins mortified her by reflections on her size, and abashed her by noticing her shyness: Miss Lee wondered at her ignorance, and the maid-servants sneered at her clothes; and when to these sorrows was added the idea of the brothers and sisters among whom she had always been important as playfellow, instructress, and nurse, the despondence that sunk her little heart was severe.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)reflections = expressed thoughts
- She cried bitterly over this reflection when her uncle was gone; and her cousins, on seeing her with red eyes, set her down as a hypocrite.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)reflection = thought
- "I do not censure her opinions; but there certainly is impropriety in making them public."
"Do not you think," said Fanny, after a little consideration, "that this impropriety is a reflection itself upon Mrs. Crawford, as her niece has been entirely brought up by her?"
Chpt 7 (definition 2)reflection = indication of quality
- Her own thoughts and reflections were habitually her best companions; and, in observing the appearance of the country, the bearings of the roads, the difference of soil, the state of the harvest, the cottages, the cattle, the children, she found entertainment that could only have been heightened by having Edmund to speak to of what she felt.
Chpt 8 (definition 1)reflections = thoughtful observations
- This was a most unjust reflection, but Fanny could allow for it, and let it pass: Julia was vexed, and her temper was hasty; but she felt that it would not last, and therefore, taking no notice, only asked her if she had not seen Mr. Rushworth.
Chpt 10 (definition 3)reflection = thought
- "What a pity," he added, after an instant's reflection, "that she should have been in such hands!"
Chpt 11 (definition 3)
- When the evening was over, she went to bed full of it, her nerves still agitated by the shock of such an attack from her cousin Tom, so public and so persevered in, and her spirits sinking under her aunt's unkind reflection and reproach.
Chpt 16 (definition 1)reflection = voiced thought
- But reflection brought better feelings, and shewed her that Mrs. Grant was entitled to respect, which could never have belonged to her; and that, had she received even the greatest, she could never have been easy in joining a scheme which, considering only her uncle, she must condemn altogether.
Chpt 17 (definition 3)reflection = careful thought
- Such and such-like were the reasonings of Sir Thomas, happy to escape the embarrassing evils of a rupture, the wonder, the reflections, the reproach that must attend it; happy to secure a marriage which would bring him such an addition of respectability and influence, and very happy to think anything of his daughter's disposition that was most favourable for the purpose.
Chpt 21 (definition 1)reflections = thoughts
- It is not worth minding. It is no reflection on you; it is no more than what the greatest admirals have all experienced, more or less, in their time.
Chpt 25 (definition 2) *reflection = indication of quality
- She should have to do the honours of the evening; and this reflection quickly restored so much of her good-humour as enabled her to join in with the others, before their happiness and thanks were all expressed.
Chpt 26 (definition 1)reflection = thought
- It was some time before she could get his attention to her plan, or any answer to her demand of his opinion: he was in a reverie of fond reflection, uttering only now and then a few half-sentences of praise; but when he did awake and understand, he was very decided in opposing what she wished.
Chpt 27 (definition 3)
- Henry Crawford had too much sense not to feel the worth of good principles in a wife, though he was too little accustomed to serious reflection to know them by their proper name;
Chpt 30 (definition 3) *
- ...but she could not help this reflection on the Admiral. "Henry, I think so highly of Fanny Price, that..."
Chpt 30 (definition 1)
- She would rather die than own the truth; and she hoped, by a little reflection, to fortify herself beyond betraying it.
Chpt 32 (definition 3)
- If the gentleman would but persevere, if he had but love enough to persevere, Sir Thomas began to have hopes; and these reflections having passed across his mind and cheered it,
Chpt 32 (definition 1) *reflections = thoughts
- As a general reflection on Fanny, Sir Thomas thought nothing could be more unjust,
Chpt 32 (definition 3)reflection = thought
- After a moment's reflection, Mr. Crawford replied, "I know Mansfield, I know its way, I know its faults towards you."
Chpt 42 (definition 3)
- This was a letter to be run through eagerly, to be read deliberately, to supply matter for much reflection, and to leave everything in greater suspense than ever.
Chpt 43 (definition 3)reflection = careful thought
- I shall be able to write much that I could not say, and shall be giving her time for reflection before she resolves on her answer, and I am less afraid of the result of reflection than of an immediate hasty impulse; I think I am.
Chpt 44 (definition 3)
- I shall be able to write much that I could not say, and shall be giving her time for reflection before she resolves on her answer, and I am less afraid of the result of reflection than of an immediate hasty impulse; I think I am.
Chpt 44 (definition 3)
- After a little reflection, he went on with a sort of desperate calmness.
Chpt 47 (definition 3)reflection = thought
- These were reflections that required some time to soften; but time will do almost everything; and though little comfort arose on Mrs. Rushworth's side for the misery she had occasioned, comfort was to be found greater than he had supposed in his other children.
Chpt 48 (definition 1)reflections = thoughts
Definitions:
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(1) (reflections as in: share my reflections about it) memories and thoughts about them
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(2) (reflection as in: is a reflection of American values) something that indirectly shows something else -- such as an indication, demonstration, expression, or representation of somethingThe exact meaning of this sense of reflection depends upon its context. For example:
- "The students' behavior is a reflection on the school." -- indication of quality
- "She says the immorality in the movie is a reflection of American values." -- expression or representation
- "It was a reflection of the selfishness she had seen growing for years." -- demonstration
- "The surrounding panic found no reflection in her." -- expression or demonstration
- "I saw no reflection of jealousy in her action." -- indication or sign
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(3) (reflection as in: After reflection, I think...) careful thought