Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
resentful
/rɪˈzent.fəl/feeling bitter or angry about being treated unfairly
relief
/rɪˈliːf/a feeling of comfort when something unpleasant, painful, or worrying stops
indifference
/ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/a complete lack of interest, care, or sympathy
persuade
/pəˈsweɪd/to make someone believe something or convince them to take an action
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The unpleasant discussion about Mr. Collins’s marriage proposal was finally over. Elizabeth only had to endure her mother’s constant complaints and Mr. Collins’s stiff, resentful silence. He hardly looked at Elizabeth and scarcely spoke a word to her. Instead, he transferred all his polite attentions to Charlotte Lucas. Charlotte listened to him with great patience, which provided a welcome relief to the entire Bennet family. Elizabeth had hoped his injured pride might shorten his visit, but his plans remained unchanged. He had always planned to stay until Saturday, and he still intended to do so. After breakfast, the Bennet girls...
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