Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
startle
/ˈstɑːrtəl/To suddenly surprise or frighten someone
intrusion
/ɪnˈtruːʒən/An occasion when someone enters a place where they are not expected or welcome
engagement
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/An arrangement or social appointment to meet someone or do something
fortunate
/ˈfɔːrtʃənət/Having good luck; lucky
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The next morning, Elizabeth was sitting alone writing a letter to Jane. Mrs. Collins and Maria had gone into the village on business. Suddenly, Elizabeth was startled by the doorbell, which was the certain sign of a visitor. She had not heard any carriage, so she feared it might be Lady Catherine. In order to avoid rude questions, Elizabeth was quickly putting away her unfinished letter when the door opened. To her immense surprise, Mr. Darcy walked in—and he was entirely alone. He seemed just as astonished to find her by herself. He immediately apologized for the intrusion, explaining that...
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