All 8 Uses of
conscious
in
Pride and Prejudice
- He was as much awake to the novelty of attention in that quarter as Elizabeth herself could be, and unconsciously closed his book.†
p. 55.3unconsciously = in a state similar to sleep where one is unaware of anythingstandard prefix: The prefix "un-" in unconsciously means not and reverses the meaning of consciously. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky.
- You either choose this method of passing the evening because you are in each other's confidence, and have secret affairs to discuss, or because you are conscious that your figures appear to the greatest advantage in walking; if the first, I would be completely in your way, and if the second, I can admire you much better as I sit by the fire.†
p. 55.8
- "As I did the other day," said Elizabeth with a conscious smile: "very true, it will be wise in me to refrain from that.†
p. 143.4 *
- She was perfectly sensible that he never had; but she wished to see whether he would betray any consciousness of what had passed between the Bingleys and Jane, and she thought he looked a little confused as he answered that he had never been so fortunate as to meet Miss Bennet.†
p. 167.7
- It has been most unconsciously done, however, and I hope will be of short duration.†
p. 186.2unconsciously = in a state similar to sleep where one is unaware of anythingstandard prefix: The prefix "un-" in unconsciously means not and reverses the meaning of consciously. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky.
- It was gratifying to have inspired unconsciously so strong an affection.†
p. 189.6
- He had been some days in town, before he was able to discover them; but he had something to direct his search, which was more than we had; and the consciousness of this was another reason for his resolving to follow us.†
p. 305.3
- The color now rushed into Elizabeth's cheeks in the instantaneous conviction of its being a letter from the nephew, instead of the aunt; and she was undetermined whether most to be pleased that he explained himself at all, or offended that his letter was not rather addressed to herself; when her father continued: "You look conscious.†
p. 342.2
Definitions:
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(conscious as in: conscious after the operation) awake (not asleep or in a state similar to sleep where one is unaware of anything)
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(2)
(conscious as in: a conscious effort to lose weight) intentional (done on purpose) -- perhaps with significant effort
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(3)
(conscious as in: environmentally conscious) aware or concerned about something
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(4)
(conscious as in: the conscious mind) mental activity of which one is self-aware
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(5)
(conscious as in: conscious life on other planets) capable of thought, self-reflection, and will
- (6) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)