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Chapter 31 CEFR A2, B1 • ~5 min read

CHAPTER XXX.

From Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Chapter Summary Life at Hunsford Parsonage settles into a quiet routine under Lady Catherine's bossy eye until Mr. Darcy and his charming cousin arrive. During their unexpected visit, Elizabeth cleverly tests Darcy's conscience by asking if he has seen Jane in London.

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routine

/ruːˈtiːn/

A regular or fixed way of doing things in daily life.

arrangement

/əˈreɪndʒmənt/

A plan or preparation made for a specific purpose.

dispute

/dɪˈspjuːt/

An argument or disagreement, especially between people or groups.

sheltered

/ˈʃeltəd/

Protected from bad weather, wind, or unwanted attention.

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Sir William stayed only one week at Hunsford, but it was long enough to convince him that his daughter was happily settled. He saw that she had an attentive husband and an impressive neighbour. After he left, the Collins household returned to their regular routine. Elizabeth was relieved to see that they did not have to spend all day with her cousin. Between breakfast and dinner, Mr. Collins spent most of his time working in the garden, writing in his study, or looking out of the window at the road. The room where Elizabeth and Charlotte sat was at the...

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