Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
misunderstanding
/ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/a situation where a person does not understand something correctly, often causing an argument
deceive
/dɪˈsiːv/to trick someone or make them believe something that is not true
honour
/ˈɒnə/high respect, good moral reputation, or a special privilege
hesitation
/ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn/a pause before doing something because you feel uncertain or nervous
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The next day, Elizabeth told Jane everything that Mr. Wickham had said to her. Jane listened with great surprise and worry. She could not believe that Mr. Darcy could be so cold and cruel to someone whom his father had loved, especially since Mr. Bingley liked Darcy so much. At the same time, it was not in Jane's nature to doubt the honesty of a charming young gentleman like Wickham. Her kind heart felt pity for Wickham, but she also wanted to defend Darcy. In the end, she tried to convince herself that both men were good, and that some...
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