The Only Use
astute
in
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
(Edited)
- 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
Definitions:
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(1)
(astute) smart and perceptive
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)