Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
anxiety
/æŋˈzaɪəti/a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about an uncertain situation
conquest
/ˈkɒŋkwest/a person whose romantic affection has been won
illustrious
/ɪˈlʌstriəs/admired and respected because of high social rank or great achievements
disgraceful
/dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/shockingly bad, unacceptable, or bringing shame
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The agitation Elizabeth felt after Lady Catherine’s unexpected visit was difficult to calm. For many hours, she could think of almost nothing else. Lady Catherine had taken the trouble to travel all the way from Rosings for one reason: to break off Elizabeth’s supposed engagement to Mr. Darcy. But how could such a rumor have started? Elizabeth soon realized that Darcy’s close friendship with Bingley, combined with Jane’s upcoming wedding, was enough to make their neighbors talk. The Lucas family had passed on the gossip to Mr. Collins, who had then informed his patroness, Lady Catherine. What Elizabeth had only...
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