Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
astonishment
/əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/A feeling of great surprise or wonder.
odious
/ˈəʊdiəs/Extremely unpleasant, hateful, or disgusting.
make amends
/meɪk əˈmendz/To do something good to correct a previous mistake or repair a damaged relationship.
conscientious
/ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs/Wishing to do what is right; very careful, moral, and responsible.
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"I hope, my dear," said Mr. Bennet to his wife at breakfast the next morning, "that you have ordered a good dinner today, because I expect an addition to our family party." "Who do you mean, my dear?" asked Mrs. Bennet. "I know nobody who is coming, unless Charlotte Lucas drops in, and I am sure my dinners are good enough for her." "The person I am speaking of is a gentleman and a stranger." Mrs. Bennet’s eyes sparkled with excitement. "A gentleman and a stranger! It must be Mr. Bingley! Oh Jane, you never said a word about this!...
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