Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
astonishment
/əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/A feeling of great surprise or wonder.
unassuming
/ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/Quiet and modest, without wishing to attract attention or praise.
cordial
/ˈkɔːdiəl/Warm, friendly, and sincere in manner.
disdain
/dɪsˈdeɪn/The feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect or consideration.
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Elizabeth was certain that Mr. Darcy would bring his sister to visit her the day after Miss Darcy arrived at Pemberley. For that reason, she planned to stay near the inn during the whole morning. However, her guess turned out to be wrong. On the very morning of their arrival in Lambton, a carriage drove up the street. Elizabeth looked out of the window, recognized the Darcy carriage, and immediately warned her aunt and uncle about the visitors they were about to receive. Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner were filled with astonishment. They had never imagined such a thing before, but...
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