Both Uses of
abide
in
Howards End
- Now, take me on the whole, I'm a quiet fellow: I'm law-abiding, I don't wish any unpleasantness; but I—I—†
Part 16 *law-abiding = law-obeying
- Nature is turning out Wilcoxes in this peaceful abode, so that they may inherit the earth.†
Part 21 *abode = a place where one lives OR lived
Definitions:
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(1)
(abide as in: abide by her decision) to tolerate or put up with something
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(2)
(abide as in: abide in the forest) to live in a place
or more rarely: to live with someone or something -
(3)
(abide as in: an abiding desire to) to remain or endure or lasting a long time
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(4)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
In classic literature, abide also sometimes references "awaiting someone or something".