Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
housekeeper
/ˈhaʊskiːpər/A person whose job is to manage and take care of a large house or estate
admiration
/ˌædməˈreɪʃn/A feeling of deep respect, approval, or pleasure
generous
/ˈdʒenərəs/Willing to give help, kindness, or money freely to others
embarrassment
/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/A feeling of shame, awkwardness, or self-consciousness
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Elizabeth looked out of the carriage with an anxious heart as they entered the grounds of Pemberley. The park was immense and full of natural beauty, with tall trees and a river flowing through the valley. As they came to the top of a hill, Elizabeth caught her first view of Pemberley House. It was a handsome stone building surrounded by woody hills. She had never seen a place where nature and good taste were so perfectly combined. At that moment, she could not help thinking that to be mistress of Pemberley might have been wonderful. When they arrived at...
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