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The Key to the Brontë Works

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of The Key to the Brontë Works is here in full — 25 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By John Malham-Dembleby • Curated US English Learning Edition
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HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.
Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.
I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.
Let us also read the following:-- _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._ Heathcliffe.
Rochester.
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The Key to the Brontë Works

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of The Key to the Brontë Works is here in full — 25 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/5 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.
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Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.
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I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.
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Let us also read the following:-- _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._ Heathcliffe.
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Rochester.
/ˈrɑːtʃestər/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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eyre noun US /er/

a shallow salt lake in south central Australia about 35 feet below sea level; the largest lake in the country and the lowest point on the continent

From this reading “HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
foregoing adjective US /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading “I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.”

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heights noun US /haɪts/

a high place

From this reading “HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.”

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herewith adverb US /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/

(formal) by means of this

From this reading “Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.”

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heroes noun US /ˈhɪroʊz/

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading “Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.”

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morose adjective US /mərˈoʊs/

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading “Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.”

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novels noun US /ˈnɑːvəlz/

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading “Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.”

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rochester noun US /ˈrɑːtʃestər/

a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry

From this reading “HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

at once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.”

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by side preposition + noun

In this reading “I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.”

14,594 times in 426,211 chapters

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alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Let us also read the following:-- _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._ Heathcliffe.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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Brontë's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

Pending verification
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.

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chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.

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charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/

a movement into or inward

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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EYREnounUS /er/

a shallow salt lake in south central Australia about 35 feet below sea level; the largest lake in the country and the lowest point on the continent

From this reading HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.

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followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Let us also read the following:-- _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._ Heathcliffe.

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foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/

unpleasantly stern

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.

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HEATHCLIFFE

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From this reading HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.

Pending verification
HEIGHTSnounUS /haɪts/

a high place

From this reading HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.

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herewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/

(formal) by means of this

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

the act of beginning something new

From this reading I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.

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JANE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.

Pending verification
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us also read the following:-- _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._ Heathcliffe.

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Lockwood

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.

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modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.

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onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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ONEpronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.

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originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Let us also read the following:-- _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._ Heathcliffe.

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ROCHESTERnounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/

a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry

From this reading HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.

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SAMEadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.

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shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have given in the foregoing chapter the introduction of Lockwood to Heathcliffe and that of Jane to Rochester side by side.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let us also read the following:-- _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._ Heathcliffe.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without herewith further entering into the question as to the original of the morose and harsh characters who were the heroes of Charlotte Brontë's novels, I will at once show she had drawn from the same model in both _Wuthering Heights_ and _Jane Eyre_.

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WUTHERING

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From this reading HEATHCLIFFE OF "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" AND ROCHESTER OF "JANE EYRE" ONE AND THE SAME.

Pending verification

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Bront
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Works
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Charlotte
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Wuthering
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