Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
resolution
/ˌrezəˈluːʃn/A firm decision to do something
gratitude
/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/The feeling of being thankful and wanting to show appreciation
affection
/əˈfekʃn/Feelings of fondness, liking, or romantic love
humble
/ˈhʌmbl/To make someone feel less proud and recognize their flaws or limits
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Instead of receiving a polite letter of excuse from his friend, Elizabeth was surprised when Mr. Bingley brought Mr. Darcy with him to Longbourn only a few days after Lady Catherine's sudden visit. The gentlemen arrived early in the morning. Bingley, who desperately wanted an opportunity to be alone with Jane, suggested that everyone go for a walk outdoors. Mrs. Bennet was not in the habit of walking and Mary was too busy with her studies, but the remaining five set off together into the countryside. Bingley and Jane soon fell behind the others, walking slowly and talking quietly together....
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