Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
indignation
/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃn/A feeling of anger and surprise caused by something that seems unfair or wrong.
contempt
/kənˈtempt/A strong feeling that someone or something does not deserve any respect.
unaccountable
/ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/Impossible to explain, understand, or find a reasonable cause for.
prudent
/ˈpruːdnt/Sensible, careful, and practical, especially when making decisions about the future.
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Miss Bingley’s letter arrived and put an end to all doubt. The very first sentence confirmed that the family was settled in London for the whole winter. It ended with Mr. Bingley’s regrets that he had not had time to say goodbye to his friends in Hertfordshire before leaving. All hope was gone. When Jane read the rest of the letter, she found little comfort. Most of it was filled with praise for Miss Darcy. Caroline Bingley wrote joyfully about their growing friendship and boldly predicted that her brother would marry Darcy’s sister. She also happily mentioned that Bingley was...
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