more to the purpose

[mhmircea]

I am not sure about the exact meaning of:

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From: Pride and Prejudice

"_My_ overhearings were more to the purpose than _yours_, Eliza," said Charlotte.
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Thanks,
Mircea

[beanfromex]

I would guess at germaine, pertinent, of greater importance.

Was the character speaking talking to another person about something they had overheard ? If so, my guesses are correct.

[BobK]

Originally Posted by beanfromex

I would guess at germane, pertinent, of greater importance.
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Charlotte is saying that what she overheard (she doesn't say, but it may have been either about Mr D'Arcy's fortune or about the new tenant at Netherfield [and his interest in Jane])' was of greater importance than what Lizzie overheard (which only hurt her pride) - 'of greater importance', in the view of Miss Lucas, means 'to do with people actually getting married'

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