Literary notes about Involved (AI summary)
The word "involved" appears in literature with a range of meanings—from denoting mysterious or intricate connections to indicating active participation or inclusion. In many works, it hints at a state of entanglement or complexity; for example, an explanation might be “involved in some mystery” ([1]) or a sentence can be described as “involved,” signaling a convoluted structure ([2]). At the same time, "involved" is used to show the active engagement of characters or nations in broader circumstances, as when familial concerns “involved Mr. Crawford” in social intricacies ([3]) or when trade issues deeply “involved” nations ([4]). Additionally, the term connects both concrete actions and abstract ideas by linking physical occurrences with moral or philosophical implications, as seen in discussions that involve ethical dilemmas or the integration of various principles ([5], [6]). Overall, its versatility allows writers to convey everything from literal inclusion in events to the more nuanced interweaving of ideas and emotions.
- And this was the singular case of the Grecian Interpreter, the explanation of which is still involved in some mystery.
— from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle - In a very involved sentence I gave her to understand that I had liked her for a long time.
— from A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov - Fanny's immediate concerns, as far as they involved Mr. Crawford, made no part of their conversation.
— from Mansfield Park by Jane Austen - Of the three countries named, Guatemala was the most heavily involved in German trade.
— from All About Coffee by William H. Ukers - The way in which this affection is manifested and the goals it strives for will depend on the personal affiliations of the two parties involved.
— from A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud - In Paragraphs 5, 6, and 7, however, an issue of immensely greater significance is involved.
— from The Economic Consequences of the Peace by John Maynard Keynes
