Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
economy
/ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/The careful use of money, time, or goods so that none is wasted
obligation
/ˌɒb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/A duty or moral requirement to do something, often to pay back a debt or favor
resentment
/rɪˈzent.mənt/A feeling of deep anger or bitterness because of unfair treatment
mortified
/ˈmɔː.tɪ.faɪd/Extremely embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated
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Mr. Bennet wished more than ever that he had saved money each year for the future of his family. When Mr. Bennet had first married, economy seemed completely unnecessary. He and his wife had assumed they would have a son who would inherit the Longbourn estate and look after everyone. However, five daughters were born one after another, and no son ever arrived. By the time they gave up hope, it was too late to start saving. Mrs. Bennet had no talent for managing money, and only her husband's dislike of debt had kept them from spending more than their...
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