"The sudden acquisition of ten thousand pounds was the most remarkable charm of the young lady to whom he was now rendering himself agreeable; but Elizabeth, less clear-sighted perhaps in this case than in Charlotte's, did not quarrel with him for his wish of independence." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
"Elizabeth said no more—but her mind could not acquiesce. The possibility of meeting Mr. Darcy, while viewing the place, instantly occurred. It would be dreadful! She blushed at the very idea, and thought it would be better to speak openly to her aunt than to run such a risk." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Aisten
"Elizabeth immediately recognizing the livery, guessed what it meant, and imparted no small degree of her surprise to her relations by acquainting them with the honour which she expected." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
"With respect to that other, more weighty accusation, of having injured Mr. Wickham, I can only refute it by laying before you the whole of his connection with my family." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
"Oh! what hours of transport we shall spend! And when we do return, it shall not be like other travellers, without being able to give one accurate idea of anything. We will know where we have gone—we will recollect what we have seen." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
"Their powers of conversation were considerable. They could describe an entertainment with accuracy, relate an anecdote with humour, and laugh at their acquaintance with spirit." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
"I rather wished, than believed him to be sincere; but, at any rate, was perfectly ready to accede to his proposal." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
"It is not likely that money should be very abundant on either side; and it might strike them that they could be more economically, though less expeditiously, married in London than in Scotland." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
"They were within twenty yards of each other, and so abrupt was his appearance, that it was impossible to avoid his sight." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
"What, has she frightened away some of your lovers? Poor little Lizzy! But do not be cast down. Such squeamish youths as cannot bear to be connected with a little absurdity are not worth a regret. Come, let me see the list of pitiful fellows who have been kept aloof by Lydia's folly." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
"I sincerely hope your Christmas in Hertfordshire may abound in the gaieties which that season generally brings, and that your beaux will be so numerous as to prevent your feeling the loss of the three of whom we shall deprive you." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
"My dear aunt, how could you think of it? Mr. Darcy may perhaps have heard of such a place as Gracechurch Street, but he would hardly think a month's ablutionenough to cleanse him from its impurities, were he once to enter it; and
depend upon it, Mr. Bingley never stirs without him." - Pride and
"Is there one among the sex, who would not protest against such a weakness as a second proposal to the same woman? There is no indignity so abhorrentto their feelings!" - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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itsteganyay commented on the word acquisition
"The sudden acquisition of ten thousand pounds was the most remarkable charm of the young lady to whom he was now rendering himself agreeable; but Elizabeth, less clear-sighted perhaps in this case than in Charlotte's, did not quarrel with him for his wish of independence." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 18, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word acquiesce
"Elizabeth said no more—but her mind could not acquiesce. The possibility of meeting Mr. Darcy, while viewing the place, instantly occurred. It would be dreadful! She blushed at the very idea, and thought it would be better to speak openly to her aunt than to run such a risk." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Aisten
August 18, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word acquaint
"Elizabeth immediately recognizing the livery, guessed what it meant, and imparted no small degree of her surprise to her relations by acquainting them with the honour which she expected." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 18, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word accusation
"With respect to that other, more weighty accusation, of having injured Mr. Wickham, I can only refute it by laying before you the whole of his connection with my family." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 18, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word accurate
"Oh! what hours of transport we shall spend! And when we do return, it shall not be like other travellers, without being able to give one accurate idea of anything. We will know where we have gone—we will recollect what we have seen." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 18, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word accuracy
"Their powers of conversation were considerable. They could describe an entertainment with accuracy, relate an anecdote with humour, and laugh at their acquaintance with spirit." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 17, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word accede
"I rather wished, than believed him to be sincere; but, at any rate, was perfectly ready to accede to his proposal." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 17, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word abundant
"It is not likely that money should be very abundant on either side; and it might strike them that they could be more economically, though less expeditiously, married in London than in Scotland." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 17, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word abrupt
"They were within twenty yards of each other, and so abrupt was his appearance, that it was impossible to avoid his sight." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 17, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word absurdity
"What, has she frightened away some of your lovers? Poor little Lizzy! But do not be cast down. Such squeamish youths as cannot bear to be connected with a little absurdity are not worth a regret. Come, let me see the list of pitiful fellows who have been kept aloof by Lydia's folly." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 16, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word abound
"I sincerely hope your Christmas in Hertfordshire may abound in the gaieties which that season generally brings, and that your beaux will be so numerous as to prevent your feeling the loss of the three of whom we shall deprive you." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 16, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word ablution
"My dear aunt, how could you think of it? Mr. Darcy may perhaps have heard of such a place as Gracechurch Street, but he would hardly think a month's ablution enough to cleanse him from its impurities, were he once to enter it; and
depend upon it, Mr. Bingley never stirs without him." - Pride and
Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 16, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word abide
"You are all kindness, madam; but I believe we must <b> abide </b> by our original plan." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 16, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word abhorrent
"Is there one among the sex, who would not protest against such a weakness as a second proposal to the same woman? There is no indignity so abhorrent to their feelings!" - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
August 16, 2015
itsteganyay commented on the word abatement
"The morrow produced no abatement of Mrs. Bennet's ill-humour or ill health." - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
August 16, 2015