The Only Use of
astute
in
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- Yet the creature was astute; mastered his fury with a great effort of the will; composed his two important letters, one to Lanyon and one to Poole; and that he might receive actual evidence of their being posted, sent them out with directions that they should be registered.
p. 103.2astute = smart & perceptive
Definition:
smart and perceptive