Both Uses of
external
in
Howards End
- But there was no external hint of weakness.†
Part 11 *external = outside
- Their inner life was so safe that they could bargain over externals in a way that would have been incredible to Aunt Juley, and impossible for Tibby or Charles.†
Part 23externals = outward appearances
Definition:
outside
in various senses, including:
- coming from or existing outside a place, organization or thing -- as in "external trade"
- forming or relating to an outside boundary -- as in "external walls"
- on the surface or superficial as contrasted to something that is deep or complete -- as in "external appearances"