Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
headstrong
/ˈhed.strɒŋ/Determined to do what you want and refusing to listen to advice.
uproar
/ˈʌp.rɔːr/A situation full of noise, excitement, confusion, or angry argument.
unconcern
/ˌʌn.kənˈsɜːn/A lack of worry, anxiety, or interest about a situation.
alternative
/ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/A choice between two or more possibilities.
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Mr. Collins did not have much time to reflect on his conversation alone. Mrs. Bennet had been waiting in the hallway, watching for the end of the meeting. As soon as she saw Elizabeth hurry up the stairs, she entered the breakfast room. She warmly congratulated Mr. Collins on the happy prospect of their marriage. Mr. Collins returned her warm wishes with great pleasure. He then explained what had happened, adding that he was sure Elizabeth’s refusal was only the result of her modest and delicate character. This news startled Mrs. Bennet. Unlike Mr. Collins, she did not believe that...
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