Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
jealousy
/ˈdʒeləsi/an unhappy or angry feeling when you want what someone else has
awkward
/ˈɔːkwəd/causing embarrassment or making people feel uncomfortable
distress
/dɪˈstres/a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain
composure
/kəmˈpəʊʒə/the state of being calm and in control of your feelings
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Elizabeth was sure that Miss Bingley's dislike came from jealousy. She knew her visit to Pemberley would be unwelcome to Miss Bingley, but she was curious to see how polite the lady would pretend to be. When Elizabeth and Mrs. Gardiner arrived at the house, they were shown into a pleasant sitting room with open windows overlooking the green hills and large trees. Georgiana Darcy received them very politely, though she was clearly shy and nervous. Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley greeted them only with cold, formal curtsies, creating an awkward silence. Luckily, Mrs. Annesley, an agreeable companion living with...
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