All 5 Uses of
meddle
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- Drink then, and do not meddle with what we are discussing, for that requires all one's wit and cool judgment.†
Chpt 3-4meddle = interfere (in another's affairs or business); or handle (something that shouldn't be handled)
- But why should I meddle in the matter?†
Chpt 3-4 *
- "I know not why you meddle," said Fernand, seizing his arm; "but this I know, you have some motive of personal hatred against Dantes, for he who himself hates is never mistaken in the sentiments of others."†
Chpt 3-4
- "My love," said the marquise, "attend to your doves, your lap-dogs, and embroidery, but do not meddle with what you do not understand.†
Chpt 5-6
- Why should you meddle with what does not concern you?†
Chpt 25-26
Definition:
interfere (in another's affairs or business)
or:
get involved with something where involvement isn't warranted
or:
get involved with something where involvement isn't warranted