Chapter XXVI
Chapter 26
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Chapter XLIX. 368 “But perhaps you would like to read it” 370 “The spiteful old ladies” 377 “With an affectionate smile” 385
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Chapter XLIX.
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Chapter
XLIX.
368
“But
perhaps
you
would
like
to
read
it”
370
“The
spiteful
old
ladies”
377
“With
an
affectionate
smile”
385
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Pride and Prejudice
Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26
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Line 1
Chapter
XLIX.
Line 2
368
Line 3
“But
perhaps
you
would
like
to
read
it”
370
Line 4
“The
spiteful
old
ladies”
377
Line 5
“With
an
affectionate
smile”
385
Learner Dictionary
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370
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377
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385
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affectionate
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an
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But
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Chapter
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it
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ladies
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like
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old
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perhaps
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From this reading “But perhaps you would like to read it” 370
read
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From this reading “But perhaps you would like to read it” 370
smile
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spiteful
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The
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to
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From this reading “But perhaps you would like to read it” 370
With
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would
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From this reading “But perhaps you would like to read it” 370
XLIX
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you
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From this reading “But perhaps you would like to read it” 370
Chapter Quiz
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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 26?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "Chapter XLIX....", what tone does the author establish?
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