Part D

Choose three words from chapters 1-12 in Pride and Prejudice that you did not know or had to look up in a dictionary. Write a new sentence for

each word using the same meaning that was used in the text.

mien-The crowd was impressed by the performance as a whole, but it was the noble mien of the lead actor that charmed the ladies in the audience.

genteel-The students were happy that the new teacher was a genteel young man.

mortifying-Jenny will take some time to recover from the mortifying experience she had at the graduation party.

1.

- to deign - to do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

Mrs. Bennet deigned not to make any reply, but, unable to contain herself, began scolding one of her daughters.

- Maria, who considers herself as an aristocratic girl, finally deigned to tidy her room.

2.

mien - a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor

His brother-in-law, Mr. Hurst, merely looked the gentleman; but his friend Mr. Darcy soon drew the attention of the room by his fine, tall person, handsome features, noble mien, and the report, which was in general circulation within five minutes after his entrance, of his having ten thousand a year.

Angela invited her boyfriend for a family dinner to meet her parents who were delighted with his mien.

3.

- to gratify - to make happy or satisfied

Jane was as much gratified by this as her mother could be, though in a quieter way.

It is so easy to gratify little children, just buy them a toy or an ice cream.