mr collins

Relationships

• proposes_toElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins makes a formal declaration of his 'affection' and proposes marriage to Elizabeth Bennet.

  source

  flatter myself it will not sink me in your esteem.text_chunk

  source_text

  assure you in the most animated language of the violence of my affection.

• has_connections_withDe Bourgh Family

  description

  Mr. Collins highlights his connections with the De Bourgh family as a factor that makes him a desirable match.

  source

  flatter myself it will not sink me in your esteem.text_chunk

  source_text

  my connections with the family of De Bourgh

• is_heir_toLongbourn Estate

  description

  Elizabeth acknowledges that Mr. Collins, due to entailment, will take possession of the Longbourn estate.

  source

  flatter myself it will not sink me in your esteem.text_chunk

  source_text

  may take possession of Longbourn estate whenever it falls

• values_opinion_ofLady Catherine de Bourgh

  description

  Mr. Collins expresses certainty that Lady Catherine would approve of Elizabeth, indicating his high regard for her opinion.

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  flatter myself it will not sink me in your esteem.text_chunk

  source_text

  I cannot imagine that her Ladyship would at all disapprove of you.

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  flatter myself it will not sink me in your esteem.text_chunk

• referenced_byElizabeth Bennet

  context

  describes

  source

  Elizabeth; but at last, on Mrs. Bennet’s leaving ttext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins is a conceited, pompous, narrow-minded, silly man

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  Elizabeth; but at last, on Mrs. Bennet’s leaving ttext_chunk

• intends_to_marryBennet Family

  description

  Mr. Collins intends to marry one of the daughters from the Longbourn family as part of his plan of amends for inheriting their estate.

  source

  mingling with a very good opinion of himself, of htext_chunk

  source_text

  he intended to marry; and in seeking a reconciliation with the Longbourn family he had a wife in view, as he meant to choose one of the daughters

• inheritsLongbourn Estate

  description

  Mr. Collins inherited the estate of the Bennet family's father, which he views as an excellent plan of amends.

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  mingling with a very good opinion of himself, of htext_chunk

  source_text

  for inheriting their father’s estate

• initially_choosesMiss Jane Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins initially selects Miss Jane Bennet as his settled choice for a wife after observing her lovely face.

  source

  mingling with a very good opinion of himself, of htext_chunk

  source_text

  Miss Bennet’s lovely face confirmed his views, and established all his strictest notions of what was due to seniority; and for the first evening _she_ was his settled choice

• changes_choice_toElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Following Mrs. Bennet's caution, Mr. Collins quickly shifts his marital interest from Jane to Elizabeth Bennet.

  source

  mingling with a very good opinion of himself, of htext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins had only to change from Jane to Elizabeth--and it was soon done--done while Mrs. Bennet was stirring the fire. Elizabeth, equally next to Jane in birth and beauty, succeeded her of course

• extracted_frommingling with a very good opinion of himself, of h

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  mingling with a very good opinion of himself, of htext_chunk

• is_patronized_byLady Catherine de Bourgh

  description

  Mr. Collins credits Lady Catherine de Bourgh for his improved financial circumstances, implying her patronage.

  source

  father began life in the profession which your unctext_chunk

  source_text

  thanks to Lady Catherine de Bourgh, I am removed far beyond the necessity of regarding little matters

• attempts_to_introduce_self_toMr. Darcy

  description

  Mr. Collins, despite Elizabeth's warnings, intends to introduce himself to Mr. Darcy without proper formality.

  source

  received; and I am sorry to say that by his accountext_chunk

  source_text

  You are not going to introduce yourself to Mr. Darcy?”

• mentionsHunsford

  description

  During his speech to Mr. Darcy, Mr. Collins is overheard by Elizabeth mentioning Hunsford.

  source

  received; and I am sorry to say that by his accountext_chunk

  source_text

  words “apology,” “Hunsford,” and “Lady Catherine

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  received; and I am sorry to say that by his accountext_chunk

• proposes_toElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins makes a formal offer of marriage to Elizabeth Bennet.

  source

  a very headstrong, foolish girl, and does not knowtext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins has made you an offer of marriage.

• is_cousin_ofElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Elizabeth recognizes Mr. Collins as her cousin upon his greeting.

  source

  “But, my dear Elizabeth,” she added, “what sorttext_chunk

  source_text

  She saw instantly that her cousin’s manners were not altered by his marriage: his formal civility was just what it had been;

• discussesEarly Preferment

  description

  Mr. Collins references his rapid professional advancement during his conversation with Mrs. Bennet.

  source

  a very headstrong, foolish girl, and does not knowtext_chunk

  source_text

  so fortunate as I have been, in early preferment

• withdrawsMarriage Proposal (Collins-Bennet)

  description

  Mr. Collins formally retracts his offer of marriage to Elizabeth Bennet.

  source

  a very headstrong, foolish girl, and does not knowtext_chunk

  source_text

  thus withdrawing my pretensions to your daughter’s favour

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  a very headstrong, foolish girl, and does not knowtext_chunk

• is engaged toCharlotte Lucas

  description

  Mr. Collins's marriage to Charlotte Lucas is imminent, with their wedding day fast approaching.

  source

  part of London! My dear aunt, how could you thinktext_chunk

  source_text

  His marriage was now fast approaching

• resides inHunsford

  description

  Mr. Collins's residence is in Hunsford, which is noted for its convenient distance from London.

  source

  “Why should you be surprised, my dear Eliza? Dotext_chunk

  source_text

  the convenient distance of Hunsford from London.

• is aclergyman

  description

  Mr. Collins is identified by his profession as a clergyman.

  source

  “Why should you be surprised, my dear Eliza? Dotext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins was only a clergyman

• sent letter toMr. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins sent a promised letter of thanks addressed to Mr. Bennet, the father of the family he had stayed with.

  source

  “Why should you be surprised, my dear Eliza? Dotext_chunk

  source_text

  The promised letter of thanks from Mr. Collins arrived on Tuesday, addressed to their father

• plans to return toLongbourn

  description

  Mr. Collins indicated his intention to return to Longbourn on Monday fortnight.

  source

  “Why should you be surprised, my dear Eliza? Dotext_chunk

  source_text

  seeing him again at Longbourn, whither he hoped to be able to return on Monday fortnight

• is returning toHertfordshire

  description

  Mr. Collins is planning his return to Hertfordshire, where the Bennet and Lucas families reside.

  source

  “Why should you be surprised, my dear Eliza? Dotext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins’s return into Hertfordshire was no longer a matter

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  “Why should you be surprised, my dear Eliza? Dotext_chunk

• describedHunsford

  description

  Mr. Collins had previously described Hunsford and Rosings to Elizabeth.

  source

  wedding-day, and on Wednesday Miss Lucas paid hertext_chunk

  source_text

  It was Mr. Collins’s picture of Hunsford and Rosings

• describedRosings

  description

  Mr. Collins had previously described Rosings and Hunsford to Elizabeth.

  source

  wedding-day, and on Wednesday Miss Lucas paid hertext_chunk

  source_text

  It was Mr. Collins’s picture of Hunsford and Rosings

• extracted_fromwedding-day, and on Wednesday Miss Lucas paid her

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  wedding-day, and on Wednesday Miss Lucas paid hertext_chunk

• was_dance_partner_forElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins danced with Elizabeth for the first two dances, proving to be an awkward and mortifying partner.

  source

  younger Miss Bennets would have been in a pitiabletext_chunk

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  younger Miss Bennets would have been in a pitiabletext_chunk

• withdraws_pretensions_fromElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins formally retracts his marriage proposal to Elizabeth Bennet in a letter.

  source

  who has been so fortunate as I have been, in earlytext_chunk

  source_text

  thus withdrawing my pretensions to your daughter’s favour

• apologizes_toMrs. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins expresses an apology to Mrs. Bennet for accepting his dismissal from her daughter directly, rather than seeking her interposition.

  source

  who has been so fortunate as I have been, in earlytext_chunk

  source_text

  if my _manner_ has been at all reprehensible, I here beg leave to apologize.”

• apologizes_for_not_involvingMr. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins apologizes to Mr. Bennet for not having paid him the compliment of requesting his authority in the matter of his proposal to Elizabeth.

  source

  who has been so fortunate as I have been, in earlytext_chunk

  source_text

  without having paid yourself and Mr. Bennet the compliment of requesting you to interpose your authority in my behalf.

• transfers_attentions_toMiss Lucas

  description

  After his rejection by Elizabeth, Mr. Collins shifts his social attentions from Elizabeth Bennet to Miss Lucas.

  source

  who has been so fortunate as I have been, in earlytext_chunk

  source_text

  attentions which he had been so sensible of himself were transferred for the rest of the day to Miss Lucas

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  who has been so fortunate as I have been, in earlytext_chunk

• initially_pursuesElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins initially directs his romantic attentions towards Elizabeth Bennet, much to her annoyance.

  source

  “Why will you think so? It must be his own doingtext_chunk

  source_text

  to secure her from any return of Mr. Collins’s addresses

• proposes_toCharlotte Lucas

  description

  Mr. Collins, after being subtly redirected, proposes marriage to Charlotte Lucas at Lucas Lodge.

  source

  “Why will you think so? It must be his own doingtext_chunk

  source_text

  he earnestly entreated her to name the day

• plans_to_leaveHertfordshire

  description

  Mr. Collins plans to leave Hertfordshire soon, adding urgency to Charlotte Lucas's scheme.

  source

  “Why will you think so? It must be his own doingtext_chunk

  source_text

  he had not been to leave Hertfordshire so

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  “Why will you think so? It must be his own doingtext_chunk

• complimentsMr. Bingley

  description

  Mr. Collins compliments Mr. Bingley on the elegance of his entertainment and hospitality.

  source

  sister scarcely opened their mouths except to comptext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins, who was complimenting Mr. Bingley and his sisters on the elegance of their entertainment

• complimentsMrs. Hurst

  description

  Mr. Collins compliments Mrs. Hurst on the elegance of their entertainment and hospitality.

  source

  sister scarcely opened their mouths except to comptext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins, who was complimenting Mr. Bingley and his sisters on the elegance of their entertainment

• complimentsMiss Bingley

  description

  Mr. Collins compliments Miss Bingley on the elegance of their entertainment and hospitality.

  source

  sister scarcely opened their mouths except to comptext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins, who was complimenting Mr. Bingley and his sisters on the elegance of their entertainment

• makes_declaration_toElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins formally proposes marriage to Elizabeth Bennet, referred to as his declaration in form.

  source

  sister scarcely opened their mouths except to comptext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins made his declaration in form

• requests_support_fromMrs. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins asks Mrs. Bennet for her influence with Elizabeth regarding his proposal.

  source

  sister scarcely opened their mouths except to comptext_chunk

  source_text

  May I hope, madam, for your interest with your fair daughter Elizabeth, when I solicit for the honour of a private audience with her in the course of this morning

• will_inheritLongbourn

  description

  Mr. Collins is the heir to the Longbourn estate after the death of Mr. Bennet.

  source

  sister scarcely opened their mouths except to comptext_chunk

  source_text

  being, as I am, to inherit this estate after the death of your honoured father

• came_toHertfordshire

  description

  Mr. Collins came to Hertfordshire specifically with the intention of finding a wife.

  source

  sister scarcely opened their mouths except to comptext_chunk

  source_text

  for coming into Hertfordshire with the design of selecting a wife

• singled_outElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins chose Elizabeth Bennet as the companion for his future life soon after entering the house.

  source

  sister scarcely opened their mouths except to comptext_chunk

  source_text

  Almost as soon as I entered the house I singled you out as the companion of my future life

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  sister scarcely opened their mouths except to comptext_chunk

• resides_atParsonage (Hunsford)

  description

  Mr. Collins is a resident of the Hunsford Parsonage, where he welcomes his guests.

  source

  “But, my dear Elizabeth,” she added, “what sorttext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins and Charlotte appeared at the door, and the carriage stopped at the small gate

• showsParsonage (Hunsford) garden

  description

  Mr. Collins invites his guests to stroll and admire his garden, which he personally cultivates.

  source

  “But, my dear Elizabeth,” she added, “what sorttext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins invited them to take a stroll in the garden, which was large and well laid out, and to the cultivation of which he attended himself.

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  “But, my dear Elizabeth,” she added, “what sorttext_chunk

• proposes toCharlotte Lucas

  description

  Mr. Collins, after some initial diffidence, successfully proposes marriage to Charlotte Lucas.

  source

  secure, and with reason, for Charlotte had been totext_chunk

  source_text

  In as short a time as Mr. Collins’s long speeches would allow, everything was settled between them to the satisfaction of both

• is prospective heir ofLongbourn estate

  description

  Mr. Collins is expected to inherit the Longbourn estate after Mr. Bennet's death due to entailment, which makes him an eligible match.

  source

  secure, and with reason, for Charlotte had been totext_chunk

  source_text

  whenever Mr. Collins should be in possession of the Longbourn estate

• should appear atSt. James's

  description

  Sir William Lucas suggests that Mr. Collins and his wife should make a social appearance at St. James's once he inherits Longbourn.

  source

  secure, and with reason, for Charlotte had been totext_chunk

  source_text

  should make their appearance at St. James’s.

• is protégé ofLady Catherine de Bourgh

  description

  Mr. Collins considers Lady Catherine de Bourgh his patroness and seeks her concurrence for important steps, such as his marriage.

  source

  secure, and with reason, for Charlotte had been totext_chunk

  source_text

  You had better neglect your relations than run the risk of offending your patroness.

• stays inHertfordshire

  description

  Mr. Collins acknowledges the hospitality and regard he received during his stay in Hertfordshire.

  source

  secure, and with reason, for Charlotte had been totext_chunk

  source_text

  during my stay in Hertfordshire.

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  secure, and with reason, for Charlotte had been totext_chunk

• made obeisance toMr. Darcy

  description

  Mr. Collins waited near the lodges to offer his farewell bow to Mr. Darcy.

  source

  asserted his blamelessness in the affair;--that, ptext_chunk

  source_text

  make them his parting obeisance

• made obeisance toColonel Fitzwilliam

  description

  Mr. Collins waited near the lodges to offer his farewell bow to Colonel Fitzwilliam.

  source

  asserted his blamelessness in the affair;--that, ptext_chunk

  source_text

  make them his parting obeisance

• went to consoleLady Catherine de Bourgh

  description

  Mr. Collins hastened to Rosings to offer comfort to Lady Catherine after the departure of her guests.

  source

  asserted his blamelessness in the affair;--that, ptext_chunk

  source_text

  hastened to console Lady Catherine and her daughter

• went to consoleLady Catherine's Daughter

  description

  Mr. Collins hastened to Rosings to offer comfort to Lady Catherine's daughter after the departure of their guests.

  source

  asserted his blamelessness in the affair;--that, ptext_chunk

  source_text

  hastened to console Lady Catherine and her daughter

• extracted_fromasserted his blamelessness in the affair;--that, p

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  asserted his blamelessness in the affair;--that, ptext_chunk

• servesLady Catherine de Bourgh

  description

  Mr. Collins diligently reports the minutest concerns of the parish to Lady Catherine de Bourgh, acting as her informant and agent.

  source

  in her own parish, the minutest concerns of whichtext_chunk

  source_text

  concerns of which were carried to her by Mr. Collins

• intervenes inVillage

  description

  Mr. Collins regularly sallies forth into the village to settle disputes and complaints among the cottagers, bringing them into harmony.

  source

  in her own parish, the minutest concerns of whichtext_chunk

  source_text

  sallied forth into the village to settle their differences

• resides atParsonage

  description

  The Parsonage is the home where Mr. Collins lives, and where news of Mr. Darcy's arrival is received.

  source

  in her own parish, the minutest concerns of whichtext_chunk

  source_text

  His arrival was soon known at the Parsonage

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  in her own parish, the minutest concerns of whichtext_chunk

• is_married_toCharlotte Lucas Collins

  description

  Mr. Collins's letter details the situation of his wife, Charlotte, and their expectation of a child.

  source

  couple into your house as soon as they were marrietext_chunk

  source_text

  about his dear Charlotte’s situation, and his expectation of a young olive-branch

• extracted_fromcouple into your house as soon as they were marrie

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  couple into your house as soon as they were marrietext_chunk

• describes duties ofClergyman

  description

  Mr. Collins elaborates on the responsibilities and decorum expected from a clergyman, including managing tithes and parish duties.

  source

  to make this circumstance a matter of pleasure, betext_chunk

  source_text

  The rector of a parish has much to do. In the first place, he must make such an agreement for tithes as may be beneficial to himself and not offensive to his patron. He must write his own sermons; and the time that remains will not be too much for his parish duties, and the care and improvement of his dwelling

• discussesTithes

  description

  Mr. Collins explains that a clergyman must make agreements for tithes that are both beneficial to himself and acceptable to his patron.

  source

  to make this circumstance a matter of pleasure, betext_chunk

  source_text

  make such an agreement for tithes as may be beneficial to himself and not offensive to his patron

• extracted_fromto make this circumstance a matter of pleasure, be

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  to make this circumstance a matter of pleasure, betext_chunk

• playsQuadrille

  description

  Mr. Collins participated in a game of quadrille at the card tables.

  source

  have been quite a slave to your education.” Elitext_chunk

  source_text

  Lady Catherine, Sir William, and Mr. and Mrs. Collins sat down to quadrille;

• drivesSir William Lucas

  description

  During Sir William's visit, Mr. Collins dedicated his mornings to driving him around the countryside in his gig.

  source

  have been quite a slave to your education.” Elitext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins devoted his mornings to driving him out in his gig,

• resides_atParsonage

  description

  Mr. Collins resides at the Parsonage in Hunsford with his wife, Mrs. Collins.

  source

  have been quite a slave to your education.” Elitext_chunk

  source_text

  She not unfrequently stopped at the Parsonage,

• visitsRosings

  description

  Mr. Collins regularly walks to Rosings, the estate of Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

  source

  have been quite a slave to your education.” Elitext_chunk

  source_text

  Very few days passed in which Mr. Collins did not walk to Rosings,

• reports_toLady Catherine de Bourgh

  description

  Mr. Collins conveys the minor concerns of the Hunsford parish to Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

  source

  have been quite a slave to your education.” Elitext_chunk

  source_text

  the minutest concerns of which were carried to her by Mr. Collins;

• extracted_fromhave been quite a slave to your education.” Eli

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  have been quite a slave to your education.” Elitext_chunk

• is_married_toCharlotte Lucas

  description

  Mrs. Bennet inquires about the well-being of Mr. and Mrs. Collins, confirming their marital status.

  source

  “You have a very small park here,” returned Ladytext_chunk

  source_text

  you left Mr. and Mrs. Collins well?”

• extracted_from“You have a very small park here,” returned Lady

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  “You have a very small park here,” returned Ladytext_chunk

• resides_atHunsford Parsonage

  description

  Mr. Collins refers to Hunsford Parsonage as his 'humble abode' and where he lives.

  source

  stay another _month_ complete, it will be in my potext_chunk

  source_text

  We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode.

• extracted_fromstay another _month_ complete, it will be in my po

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  stay another _month_ complete, it will be in my potext_chunk

• referenced_byElizabeth Bennet

  context

  forms_opinion_about

  source

  certainly looked at her friend a great deal, but ttext_chunk

  source_text

  her opinion of Mr. and Mrs. Collins’s happiness

• extracted_fromconsidered that Jane would no longer be duped, by

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  considered that Jane would no longer be duped, bytext_chunk

• came toHunsford

  description

  Mr. Collins came to Hunsford, where Lady Catherine had made improvements to his house.

  source

  Darcy only, entered the room. He seemed astonistext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins first came to Hunsford.”

• marriedMrs. Collins

  description

  Mr. Collins is described as very fortunate in his choice of Mrs. Collins as his wife.

  source

  Darcy only, entered the room. He seemed astonistext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins appears very fortunate in his choice of a wife.”

• extracted_fromDarcy only, entered the room. He seemed astonis

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  Darcy only, entered the room. He seemed astonistext_chunk

• is_husband_ofCharlotte Lucas

  description

  Mr. Collins is Charlotte's husband, whose presence Charlotte manages with composure and address.

  source

  but the ladies, not having shoes to encounter thetext_chunk

  source_text

  in guiding, and composure in bearing with, her husband

• dines_atRosings

  description

  Mr. Collins and his wife are regularly invited to dine at Lady Catherine's estate, Rosings, twice a week.

  source

  but the ladies, not having shoes to encounter thetext_chunk

  source_text

  We dine at Rosings twice every week

• instructsElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins instructed Elizabeth on what to expect during their visit to Rosings, particularly regarding apparel and Lady Catherine's expectations.

  source

  but the ladies, not having shoes to encounter thetext_chunk

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  but the ladies, not having shoes to encounter thetext_chunk

• praisesLady Catherine de Bourgh

  description

  Mr. Collins is eloquent in his praise of Lady Catherine de Bourgh, emphasizing her affability and condescension.

  source

  Catherine de Bourgh’s attention to his wishes, andtext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins was eloquent in her praise. The subject elevated him to more than usual solemnity of manner; and with a most important aspect he protested that he had never in his life witnessed such behaviour in a person of rank--such affability and condescension, as he had himself experienced from Lady Catherine.

• resides_nearRosings Park

  description

  Mr. Collins's humble abode is separated from Rosings Park only by a lane.

  source

  Catherine de Bourgh’s attention to his wishes, andtext_chunk

  source_text

  The garden in which stands my humble abode is separated only by a lane from Rosings Park, her Ladyship’s residence.”

• flattersLady Catherine de Bourgh

  description

  Mr. Collins pays delicate compliments to Lady Catherine de Bourgh, particularly regarding her daughter, in a manner he feels peculiarly bound to pay.

  source

  Catherine de Bourgh’s attention to his wishes, andtext_chunk

  source_text

  I have more than once observed to Lady Catherine, that her charming daughter seemed born to be a duchess

• playsBackgammon

  description

  Mr. Collins offers himself as an antagonist to Mr. Bennet for a game of backgammon.

  source

  Catherine de Bourgh’s attention to his wishes, andtext_chunk

  source_text

  he offered himself as his antagonist at backgammon.

• attendedUniversity

  description

  Mr. Collins belonged to one of the universities, though he only kept the necessary terms without forming useful acquaintances.

  source

  Catherine de Bourgh’s attention to his wishes, andtext_chunk

  source_text

  though he belonged to one of the universities, he had merely kept the necessary terms without forming at it any useful acquaintance.

• obtained_living_ofHunsford

  description

  Mr. Collins obtained the vacant living of Hunsford, establishing him as its rector.

  source

  Catherine de Bourgh’s attention to his wishes, andtext_chunk

  source_text

  when the living of Hunsford was vacant

• seeks_reconciliation_withLongbourn family

  description

  Mr. Collins seeks reconciliation with the Longbourn family, intending to choose one of their daughters for marriage.

  source

  Catherine de Bourgh’s attention to his wishes, andtext_chunk

  source_text

  in seeking a reconciliation with the Longbourn family

• intends_to_marryLongbourn daughter

  description

  Mr. Collins intends to marry one of the Longbourn daughters as part of his plan of atonement for inheriting their father's estate.

  source

  Catherine de Bourgh’s attention to his wishes, andtext_chunk

  source_text

  he had a wife in view, as he meant to choose one of the daughters

• extracted_fromCatherine de Bourgh’s attention to his wishes, and

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  Catherine de Bourgh’s attention to his wishes, andtext_chunk

• sends_letter_toMr. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins sends a letter to Mr. Bennet, offering his condolences for the family's situation.

  source

  eager in it, he meant to assist him in pursuing ittext_chunk

  source_text

  a letter arrived for their father, from a different quarter, from Mr. Collins; which, as Jane had received directions to open all that came for him in his absence, she accordingly read; and Elizabeth, who knew what curiosities his letters always were, looked over her, and read it likewise. It was as follows:--

• extracted_fromeager in it, he meant to assist him in pursuing it

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  source

  eager in it, he meant to assist him in pursuing ittext_chunk

• fearedLady Catherine de Bourgh

  description

  Mr. Collins could not conceal his apprehension of Lady Catherine's being rather displeased by Elizabeth's staying at home.

  source

  that Bingley was the person meant. It was all conjtext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins could not conceal his apprehension of Lady Catherine’s being rather displeased by her staying at home

• extracted_fromthat Bingley was the person meant. It was all conj

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  that Bingley was the person meant. It was all conjtext_chunk

• referenced_byMr. Bennet

  context

  advises

  source

  soon went away. But before she had been three minutext_chunk

  source_text

  Console Lady Catherine as well as you can. But, if I were you, I would stand by the nephew.

• extracted_fromsoon went away. But before she had been three minu

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  soon went away. But before she had been three minutext_chunk

• referenced_byLady Catherine de Bourgh

  context

  inquires_about

  source

  turned to his daughter and said,-- “Jane, I context_chunk

  source_text

  whether you left Mr. and Mrs. Collins well?”

• extracted_fromturned to his daughter and said,-- “Jane, I con

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  turned to his daughter and said,-- “Jane, I context_chunk

• enumerates_features_ofRosings House

  description

  Mr. Collins proudly pointed out and enumerated the windows of Rosings House to Elizabeth.

  source

  introduction at Rosings with as much apprehensiontext_chunk

  source_text

  his enumeration of the windows in front of the house

• relates_cost_ofglazing

  description

  Mr. Collins informed Elizabeth about the original cost of the glazing for Rosings House.

  source

  introduction at Rosings with as much apprehensiontext_chunk

  source_text

  his relation of what the glazing altogether had originally cost Sir Lewis de Bourgh.

• points_outentrance hall

  description

  Mr. Collins rapturously highlighted the fine proportions and ornaments of the entrance hall at Rosings House.

  source

  introduction at Rosings with as much apprehensiontext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins pointed out, with a rapturous air, the fine proportion and finished ornaments

• attendsvisitors

  description

  Mr. Collins accompanied the visitors to the windows to point out the beauties of the view from Rosings House.

  source

  introduction at Rosings with as much apprehensiontext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins attending them to point out its beauties

• sits_atbottom of table

  description

  Mr. Collins took his seat at the bottom of the table during dinner, as desired by Lady Catherine.

  source

  introduction at Rosings with as much apprehensiontext_chunk

  source_text

  he took his seat at the bottom of the table, by her Ladyship’s desire

• praisesdishes

  description

  Mr. Collins enthusiastically praised every dish served at the dinner.

  source

  introduction at Rosings with as much apprehensiontext_chunk

  source_text

  every dish was commended first by him

• extracted_fromintroduction at Rosings with as much apprehension

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  introduction at Rosings with as much apprehensiontext_chunk

• is_married_toCharlotte Collins

  description

  Mr. and Mrs. Collins are described as living together comfortably, indicating their marital status.

  source

  [Illustration: “I am determined never totext_chunk

  source_text

  the Collinses live very comfortable,

• is_heir_toLongbourn

  description

  Mr. Collins is the designated heir to the Longbourn estate, a fact that Mrs. Bennet finds odious.

  source

  [Illustration] CHAPTER XII.text_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins from the guilt of inheriting Longbourn

• extracted_from[Illustration: “I am determined never to

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  source

  [Illustration: “I am determined never totext_chunk

• returned toHertfordshire

  description

  Mr. Collins came back to Hertfordshire shortly after the Gardiners and Jane had departed.

  source

  part of London! My dear aunt, how could you thinktext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins returned into Hertfordshire soon after it had been quitted by the Gardiners and Jane

• abode withThe Lucases

  description

  Mr. Collins took up residence with the Lucas family upon his return to Hertfordshire.

  source

  part of London! My dear aunt, how could you thinktext_chunk

  source_text

  as he took up his abode with the Lucases

• extracted_frompart of London! My dear aunt, how could you think

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  source

  part of London! My dear aunt, how could you thinktext_chunk

• referenced_byMrs. Collins

  context

  is_married_to

  source

  certainly looked at her friend a great deal, but ttext_chunk

  source_text

  her opinion of Mr. and Mrs. Collins’s happiness

• extracted_fromcertainly looked at her friend a great deal, but t

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  source

  certainly looked at her friend a great deal, but ttext_chunk

• intended_to_acceptMr. Bingley's invitation

  description

  Mr. Collins had no hesitation in accepting the invitation to the Netherfield ball.

  source

  Mrs. Philips, protesting that he did not in the letext_chunk

  source_text

  she was rather surprised to find that he entertained no scruple whatever on that head, and was very far from dreading a rebuke, either from the Archbishop or Lady Catherine de Bourgh, by venturing to dance.

• solicited_dance_fromElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins asked Elizabeth to dance the first two dances with him at the ball.

  source

  Mrs. Philips, protesting that he did not in the letext_chunk

  source_text

  I take this opportunity of soliciting yours, Miss Elizabeth, for the two first dances especially;

• considered_Elizabeth_as_mistress_ofHunsford Parsonage

  description

  Elizabeth realized Mr. Collins saw her as the future mistress of his home, Hunsford Parsonage.

  source

  Mrs. Philips, protesting that he did not in the letext_chunk

  source_text

  It now first struck her, that _she_ was selected from among her sisters as worthy of being the mistress of Hunsford Parsonage,

• considered_Elizabeth_as_assisting_atRosings

  description

  Mr. Collins also envisioned Elizabeth assisting with social events at Rosings, Lady Catherine's estate.

  source

  Mrs. Philips, protesting that he did not in the letext_chunk

  source_text

  and of assisting to form a quadrille table at Rosings, in the absence of more eligible visitors.

• extracted_fromMrs. Philips, protesting that he did not in the le

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  source

  Mrs. Philips, protesting that he did not in the letext_chunk

• desires to marryCharlotte Lucas

  description

  Mr. Collins is eager to finalize his marriage plans with Charlotte Lucas, believing it will make him happy.

  source

  be an unanswerable argument with his amiable Charltext_chunk

  source_text

  be an unanswerable argument with his amiable Charlotte to name an early day for making him the happiest of men.

• returns toHertfordshire

  description

  Mr. Collins comes back to the county of Hertfordshire, where the Bennet and Lucas families reside.

  source

  be an unanswerable argument with his amiable Charltext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins’s return into Hertfordshire

• visitsLongbourn

  description

  Mr. Collins makes a visit to the Bennet family's home, Longbourn, after his return to Hertfordshire.

  source

  be an unanswerable argument with his amiable Charltext_chunk

  source_text

  he should come to Longbourn instead of to Lucas Lodge

• visitsLucas Lodge

  description

  Mr. Collins is expected to visit Lucas Lodge, the home of Charlotte Lucas, and spends most of his time there.

  source

  be an unanswerable argument with his amiable Charltext_chunk

  source_text

  The chief of every day was spent by him at Lucas Lodge

• extracted_frombe an unanswerable argument with his amiable Charl

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  source

  be an unanswerable argument with his amiable Charltext_chunk

• apologized_toMr. Philips

  description

  Mr. Collins repeated his apologies upon quitting the Philipses' room.

  source

  could only tell her nieces what they already knew,text_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins repeated his apologies in quitting the room

• gratifiedMrs. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins's admiration for Mrs. Philips's manners pleased Mrs. Bennet greatly.

  source

  could only tell her nieces what they already knew,text_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Collins on his return highly gratified Mrs. Bennet

• admiredMrs. Philips

  description

  Mr. Collins expressed high admiration for Mrs. Philips's manners and politeness.

  source

  could only tell her nieces what they already knew,text_chunk

  source_text

  admiring Mrs. Philips’s manners and politeness

• compared_favorably_toLady Catherine de Bourgh

  description

  Mr. Collins compared Mrs. Philips's elegance to that of Lady Catherine, a high compliment from him.

  source

  could only tell her nieces what they already knew,text_chunk

  source_text

  except Lady Catherine and her daughter, he had never seen a more elegant woman

• compared_to_residenceRosings

  description

  Mr. Collins compared the Philips's drawing-room to a small parlour at Rosings, initially not realizing the insult.

  source

  could only tell her nieces what they already knew,text_chunk

  source_text

  supposed himself in the small summer breakfast parlour at Rosings

• listened_to_byMrs. Philips

  description

  Mrs. Philips continued to be a kind listener to Mr. Collins, even when others ignored him.

  source

  could only tell her nieces what they already knew,text_chunk

  source_text

  he had still at intervals a kind listener in Mrs. Philips

• playedWhist

  description

  Mr. Collins joined a game of whist to oblige Mrs. Philips.

  source

  could only tell her nieces what they already knew,text_chunk

  source_text

  sitting down to whist

• extracted_fromcould only tell her nieces what they already knew,

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  source

  could only tell her nieces what they already knew,text_chunk

• is_cousin_ofMr. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins is Mr. Bennet's cousin, and is set to inherit the Longbourn estate due to the entail.

  source

  [Illustration] CHAPTER XII.text_chunk

  source_text

  It is from my cousin, Mr. Collins, who, when I am dead, may turn you all out of this house as soon as he pleases

• receives_patronage_fromLady Catherine de Bourgh

  description

  Mr. Collins received patronage from Lady Catherine de Bourgh, which led to his appointment as rector.

  source

  [Illustration] CHAPTER XII.text_chunk

  source_text

  I have been so fortunate as to be distinguished by the patronage of the Right Honourable Lady Catherine de Bourgh

• is_rector_ofHunsford

  description

  Mr. Collins has been preferred to the valuable rectory of the parish of Hunsford.

  source

  [Illustration] CHAPTER XII.text_chunk

  source_text

  preferred me to the valuable rectory of this parish

• performs_duties_forChurch of England

  description

  Mr. Collins intends to perform the rites and ceremonies instituted by the Church of England in his capacity as rector.

  source

  [Illustration] CHAPTER XII.text_chunk

  source_text

  perform those rites and ceremonies which are instituted by the Church of England

• extracted_from[Illustration] CHAPTER XII.

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  source

  [Illustration] CHAPTER XII.text_chunk

• is_husband_ofMrs. Collins

  description

  Mr. Collins is the husband of Mrs. Collins, who is mentioned in his letter to Mr. Bennet.

  source

  till she recollected that _his_ being the intimatetext_chunk

  source_text

  the sincere congratulations of Mrs. Collins and myself

• sendsLetter from Mr. Collins to Mr. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins is the sender of the letter addressed to Mr. Bennet.

  source

  till she recollected that _his_ being the intimatetext_chunk

  source_text

  This letter is from Mr. Collins

• congratulates_onJane Bennet's Nuptials

  description

  Mr. Collins congratulates Mr. Bennet on the approaching marriage of his eldest daughter, Jane.

  source

  till she recollected that _his_ being the intimatetext_chunk

  source_text

  He begins with congratulations on the approaching nuptials of my eldest daughter

• advises_against_match_forElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Collins advises Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Bennet against a 'precipitate closure' with Mr. Darcy's supposed proposals, based on Lady Catherine's disapproval.

  source

  till she recollected that _his_ being the intimatetext_chunk

  source_text

  let me warn my cousin Elizabeth, and yourself, of what evils you may incur by a precipitate closure with this gentleman’s proposals, which

• disapproves_ofLydia Bennet's Elopement

  description

  Mr. Collins expresses strong disapproval of Lydia Bennet's elopement and the family's subsequent acceptance of her and her husband.

  source

  till she recollected that _his_ being the intimatetext_chunk

  source_text

  I am truly rejoiced that my cousin Lydia’s sad business has been so well hushed up, and am only concerned that their living together before the marriage took place should be so generally known

• extracted_fromtill she recollected that _his_ being the intimate

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  source

  till she recollected that _his_ being the intimatetext_chunk

• extracted_fromfather began life in the profession which your unc

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  source

  father began life in the profession which your unctext_chunk

• referenced_byCharlotte Collins

  context

  is_wife_of

  source

  can be spared from me. You are all to come to Pembtext_chunk

  source_text

  congratulations to Elizabeth from his wife

• extracted_fromcan be spared from me. You are all to come to Pemb

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  source

  can be spared from me. You are all to come to Pembtext_chunk

• has_intimacy_atRosings Park

  description

  Mr. Collins boasts about his frequent engagements and intimacy with Lady Catherine de Bourgh's family at Rosings Park.

  source

  with regard to Lady Catherine’s family is, indeed,text_chunk

  source_text

  You see how continually we are engaged there. In truth, I must acknowledge, that, with all the disadvantages of this humble parsonage, I should not think anyone abiding in it an object of compassion, while they are sharers of our intimacy at Rosings.”

• is_married_toCharlotte Lucas Collins

  description

  Mr. Collins expresses his deep compatibility with his wife, Charlotte, stating they have 'but one mind and one way of thinking'.

  source

  with regard to Lady Catherine’s family is, indeed,text_chunk

  source_text

  My dear Charlotte and I have but one mind and one way of thinking. There is in everything a most remarkable resemblance of character and ideas between us. We seem to have been designed for each other.”

• sends_compliments_toMr. Gardiner

  description

  As Elizabeth departs, Mr. Collins commissions her to convey his compliments to Mr. Gardiner, despite not knowing him personally.

  source

  with regard to Lady Catherine’s family is, indeed,text_chunk

  source_text

  and his compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, though unknown.

• sends_compliments_toMrs. Gardiner

  description

  As Elizabeth departs, Mr. Collins commissions her to convey his compliments to Mrs. Gardiner, despite not knowing her personally.

  source

  with regard to Lady Catherine’s family is, indeed,text_chunk

  source_text

  and his compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, though unknown.

• sends_thanks_for_kindness_atLongbourn

  description

  Mr. Collins asks Elizabeth to convey his thanks for the kindness he received at Longbourn during the winter.

  source

  with regard to Lady Catherine’s family is, indeed,text_chunk

  source_text

  his thanks for the kindness he had received at Longbourn in the winter,

• extracted_fromwith regard to Lady Catherine’s family is, indeed,

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  source

  with regard to Lady Catherine’s family is, indeed,text_chunk