All 4 Uses of
console
in
The Phantom of the Opera
- The count consoled him, without asking for explanations; and Raoul would certainly have long hesitated before telling him the story of the Angel of Music.†
Chpt 8 *consoled = comforted (emotionally)
- One thought, however, consoled the viscount: he would certainly never be recognized!†
Chpt 9
- But he added: "What consoles me is that the monster has given Christine until eleven to-morrow evening.†
Chpt 24 *
- You know that one of your friends is in trouble; do not try to console him: he will tell you that he is already comforted; but, should he have met with good fortune, be careful how you congratulate him: he thinks it so natural that he is surprised that you should speak of it.†
Chpt 3
Definitions:
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(1)
(console as in: console her grief) to comfort (emotionally)
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(2)
(console as in: plug it into the console) controls or video monitor(s) for electrical equipment; or a cabinet made to hold electronic equipment
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(3)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
More rarely, console can refer to a storage compartment between the bucket seats of a car.