Betwixt
[bɪ'twɪkst]
Definition
(prep.) In the space which separates; between.
(prep.) From one to another of; mutually affecting.
Typist: Ollie
Synonyms and Synonymous
prep. [Nearly obsolete.] Between.
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Definition
prep. in the middle of two of space time or degree: in the middle or intermediate space to defend or separate: expressing reciprocal relation from one to another: by the joint action of two or more persons.—ns. Between′-decks the space between any two decks of a ship; Between′ity (rare) state of being between.—prep. Between′-whiles at intervals.—Between ourselves in confidence; Betwixt and between in a middling position.—To go between to act as a mediator.
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Examples
- I find from Riderhood and you together, that there are suspicions against both men, and I'm not going to take upon myself to decide betwixt them. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Therefore, betwixt your breakfast and your supper,--on the premises I expect to find you. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- For though there appear no manner of connexion betwixt motion or thought, the case is the same with all other causes and effects. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- The necessary connexion betwixt causes and effects is the foundation of our inference from one to the other. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- The distinction, which we often make betwixt POWER and the EXERCISE of it, is equally without foundation. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- But however easily we may form these ideas, it is impossible to produce any definition of them, which will fix the precise boundaries betwixt them. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- But herein lies the difference betwixt them: The same good, when near, will cause a violent passion, which, when remote, produces only a calm one. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Let us make the friendly move of agreeing to share the profits of it equally betwixt us. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- We shall afterwards have occasion to remark both the resemblance and differences betwixt a poetical enthusiasm, and a serious conviction. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- There's subjects enough as betwixt two sech, without onnecessary ones. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- If they be distinct, what is the difference betwixt them? David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- He is a bar betwixt Front-de-Boeuf and that which Front-de-Boeuf loves better than either ambition or beauty. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- WHETHER IT IS BY MEANS OF OUR IDEAS OR IMPRESSIONS WE DISTINGUISH BETWIXT VICE AND VIRTUE, AND PRONOUNCE AN ACTION BLAMEABLE OR PRAISEWORTHY? David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- You might be a sort of protection for me, if you remained in it,' said Mr Boffin; 'you might stand betwixt him and me, and take the edge off him. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- From this trivial and anatomical observation is derived that vast difference betwixt the education and duties of the two sexes. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- This love of a partner cannot proceed from the relation or connexion betwixt us; in the same manner as I love a brother or countryman. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- And betwixt ourselves,' sinking his voice lower yet, 'that woman's name ain't Missis Gummidge neither, though she has a world of merits. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I trembled all the while betwixt fear and hatred. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
- Easy does it, betwixt us. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Hath nothing, then, as yet passed betwixt them in breach of his vow? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- We must, therefore, distinguish betwixt a calm and a weak passion; betwixt a violent and a strong one. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Every one of himself will readily perceive the difference betwixt feeling and thinking. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Lerrers pass betwixt 'em. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- We have, therefore, no choice left but betwixt a false reason and none at all. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Cause they had both stood betwixt him and his getting his living by the sweat of his brow. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I therefore ask, Wherein consists the difference betwixt believing and disbelieving any proposition? David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Of old navies used to stem the giant ocean-waves betwixt Indus and the Pole for slight articles of luxury. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- When this mutual contentment and satisfaction can be obtained betwixt the master and scholar, I know not what more we can require of our philosophy. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- It is absurd, therefore, to imagine the senses can ever distinguish betwixt ourselves and external objects. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- And I tell you nothing but what did pass betwixt me and father. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
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