Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
ardently
/ˈɑːdntli/in a way that shows very strong feelings, passion, or enthusiasm
inferiority
/ɪnˌfɪəriˈɒrəti/the state of being lower in rank, status, quality, or importance than others
resentment
/rɪˈzentmənt/a feeling of anger or bitterness about having been treated unfairly or insulted
composure
/kəmˈpəʊʒə/the state of being calm and having complete control over your feelings and behavior
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When Elizabeth was left alone, she decided to reread all the letters that Jane had written to her since her arrival in Kent. There were no direct complaints in them, but Jane’s usual cheerful spirit was clearly missing. Knowing that Darcy had proudly separated Bingley from her sister made Elizabeth feel Jane's pain even more deeply. She found some comfort in the thought that Darcy would leave Rosings in two days, and that she would soon return home to support her sister. While she was thinking about this, she was suddenly startled by the sound of the doorbell. At first,...
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