mr bennet

Relationships

• suggests_as_suitorMr. Wickham

  description

  Mr. Bennet jokingly suggests Mr. Wickham as a potential suitor for Elizabeth, noting his pleasant demeanor.

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

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  Let Wickham be your man. He is a pleasant fellow, and would jilt you creditably.”

• extracted_fromElizabeth; but at last, on Mrs. Bennet’s leaving t

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

• requestsMr. Collins

  description

  Mr. Bennet, eager to reclaim his library, asks Mr. Collins to join his daughters on their walk to Meryton.

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  mingling with a very good opinion of himself, of htext_chunk

• 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_father_ofElizabeth Bennet

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  Mr. Bennet is the father of Elizabeth Bennet, whom he summons to discuss the contents of a letter.

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  till she recollected that _his_ being the intimatetext_chunk

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  she was met by her father

• opposesMrs. Bennet

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  Mr. Bennet humorously but firmly states he will disown Elizabeth if she marries Mr. Collins, directly contradicting Mrs. Bennet's wishes.

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  a very headstrong, foolish girl, and does not knowtext_chunk

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  I will never see her again.” “An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do _not_ marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you _do_.”

• is_married_toMrs. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet and Mrs. Bennet are presented together as a married couple, the parents of the Bennet daughters.

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  “He came down to see the place”text_chunk

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  Mr. and Mrs. Bennet

• usesLibrary

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  Mr. Bennet frequently occupies the library, often for reading.

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  a very headstrong, foolish girl, and does not knowtext_chunk

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  Mr. Bennet raised his eyes from his book

• extracted_froma very headstrong, foolish girl, and does not know

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  a very headstrong, foolish girl, and does not knowtext_chunk

• retires toBennet Household

  description

  Mr. Bennet customarily withdraws to the library within his home.

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  “Oh! hang Kitty! what has she to do with it? Comtext_chunk

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  After tea, Mr. Bennet retired to the library, as was his custom

• congratulatesJane Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet expresses his congratulations to Jane on her impending happy settlement.

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

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  Jane, I congratulate you. You will be a very happy woman.”

• extracted_from“Oh! hang Kitty! what has she to do with it? Com

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  “Oh! hang Kitty! what has she to do with it? Comtext_chunk

• is father ofElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Elizabeth Bennet is one of Mr. Bennet's daughters, and she expresses her opinions on Mr. Collins's character and letter.

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  fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk

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  Elizabeth was chiefly struck with his extraordinary deference for Lady Catherine

• consideredCharlotte Lucas

  description

  Mr. Bennet found agreeable satisfaction in discovering that Charlotte Lucas, whom he thought sensible, was as foolish as his wife.

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

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  to discover that Charlotte Lucas, whom he had been used to think tolerably sensible, was as foolish as his wife

• was displeased byMr. Collins

  description

  Mr. Bennet was as much disposed to complain of Mr. Collins's return as his wife.

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

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  she was as much disposed to complain of it as her husband.

• extracted_from“Why should you be surprised, my dear Eliza? Do

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

• allowsLydia Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet gives permission for Lydia to go to Brighton, hoping it will teach her insignificance.

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  suppose it possible that they will not be censuredtext_chunk

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  We shall have no peace at Longbourn if Lydia does not go to Brighton. Let her go, then.

• expects_supervision_fromColonel Forster

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  Mr. Bennet trusts Colonel Forster to keep Lydia out of trouble while she is in Brighton.

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  suppose it possible that they will not be censuredtext_chunk

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  Colonel Forster is a sensible man, and will keep her out of any real mischief

• extracted_fromsuppose it possible that they will not be censured

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  suppose it possible that they will not be censuredtext_chunk

• extracted_fromthen. It is something to think of, and gives her a

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  then. It is something to think of, and gives her atext_chunk

• cannot_spareHorses

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  Mr. Bennet states that he cannot spare the horses as they are needed for the farm.

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  and the Hursts have no horses to theirs.” “I hatext_chunk

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  your father cannot spare the horses, I am sure. They are wanted in the farm, Mr. Bennet, are not they?”

• teasesMrs. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet sarcastically teases his wife about the potential consequences of Jane's illness, linking it to Mrs. Bennet's desire for Jane to marry Mr. Bingley.

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  and the Hursts have no horses to theirs.” “I hatext_chunk

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  if your daughter should have a dangerous fit of illness--if she should die--it would be a comfort to know that it was all in pursuit of Mr. Bingley, and under your orders.”

• extracted_fromand the Hursts have no horses to theirs.” “I ha

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  and the Hursts have no horses to theirs.” “I hatext_chunk

• referenced_byMr. Collins

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  apologizes_for_not_involving

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

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

• extracted_fromwho has been so fortunate as I have been, in early

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

• extracted_fromsister scarcely opened their mouths except to comp

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  sister scarcely opened their mouths except to comptext_chunk

• is father ofJane Bennet

  description

  Jane Bennet is one of Mr. Bennet's daughters, as indicated by her participation in the family's discussion of Mr. Collins's letter.

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  fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk

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  “Though it is difficult,” said Jane

• is father ofMary Bennet

  description

  Mary Bennet is one of Mr. Bennet's daughters, who offers her critique of Mr. Collins's letter's composition.

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  fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk

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  “In point of composition,” said Mary

• is father ofCatherine Bennet

  description

  Catherine Bennet is one of Mr. Bennet's daughters, mentioned as being uninterested in Mr. Collins.

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  fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk

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  To Catherine and Lydia neither the letter nor its writer were

• is father ofLydia Bennet

  description

  Lydia Bennet is one of Mr. Bennet's daughters, who shows a lack of interest in Mr. Collins and his letter.

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  fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk

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  To Catherine and Lydia neither the letter nor its writer were

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  fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk

• travels_toLondon

  description

  Mr. Bennet travels to London, referred to as 'town', to search for his daughter, Lydia, after her elopement.

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  him, so think it no harm to be off. You needtext_chunk

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  intended to pursue, while in town, for the recovery of his daughter.

• extracted_from“No, I thank you,” she replied, endeavouring to

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  “No, I thank you,” she replied, endeavouring totext_chunk

• regrets not providing forLydia Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet wishes he had saved money annually to better provide for his children, especially Lydia, to avoid her current indebtedness.

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  ever had anything from him except a few presents.text_chunk

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  he had laid by an annual sum, for the better provision of his children, and of his wife, if she survived him. He now wished it more than ever. Had he done his duty in that respect, Lydia need not have been indebted to her uncle for whatever of honour or credit could now be purchased for her.

• intends to discharge obligation toMr. Gardiner

  description

  Mr. Bennet is determined to find out the extent of his brother-in-law's financial assistance and repay the obligation as soon as possible.

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  ever had anything from him except a few presents.text_chunk

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  to find out the extent of his assistance, and to discharge the obligation as soon as he could.

• marriedMrs. Bennet

  description

  The text refers to the time 'When first Mr. Bennet had married,' establishing their marital relationship.

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  ever had anything from him except a few presents.text_chunk

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  When first Mr. Bennet had married

• approves ofLydia Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet delivers his 'perfect approbation' for the arrangements made for Lydia's marriage to Wickham.

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  ever had anything from him except a few presents.text_chunk

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  he then delivered on paper his perfect approbation of all that was done, and his willingness to fulfil the engagements that had been made for him.

• refuses admittance toLydia Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet firmly states that Lydia and her husband will never be admitted into Longbourn due to their imprudence.

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  ever had anything from him except a few presents.text_chunk

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  Into _one_ house in this neighbourhood they shall never have admittance.

• refuses admittance toMr. Wickham

  description

  Mr. Bennet firmly states that Wickham and his wife, Lydia, will never be admitted into Longbourn.

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  ever had anything from him except a few presents.text_chunk

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  Into _one_ house in this neighbourhood they shall never have admittance.

• refuses to provide forLydia Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet, in his anger, protests that he will not advance a guinea to buy clothes for Lydia, nor show her any mark of affection.

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  ever had anything from him except a few presents.text_chunk

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  would not advance a guinea to buy clothes for his daughter. He protested that she should receive from him no mark of affection whatever on the occasion.

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  ever had anything from him except a few presents.text_chunk

• is_husband_ofMrs. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet is the husband of Mrs. Bennet, with whom he discusses the upcoming arrival of Mr. Collins.

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  [Illustration] CHAPTER XII.text_chunk

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  said Mr. Bennet to his wife, as they were at breakfast

• praisesMr. Wickham

  description

  Mr. Bennet praises Mr. Wickham as a 'fine a fellow' and valuable son-in-law.

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  to be sure, it would have been such a thing for metext_chunk

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  He is as fine a fellow,” said Mr. Bennet, as soon as they were out of the house, “as ever I saw. He simpers, and smirks, and makes love to us all. I am prodigiously proud of him. I defy even Sir William Lucas himself to produce a more valuable son-in-law.”

• despisesEtiquette

  description

  Mr. Bennet despises the social etiquette of visiting neighbours every time they return.

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  to be sure, it would have been such a thing for metext_chunk

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  ’Tis an _etiquette_ I despise,” said he.

• extracted_fromto be sure, it would have been such a thing for me

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  to be sure, it would have been such a thing for metext_chunk

• is current owner ofLongbourn estate

  description

  Mr. Bennet currently holds the Longbourn estate, but his life expectancy is a subject of calculation due to the entailment.

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  secure, and with reason, for Charlotte had been totext_chunk

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  how many years longer Mr. Bennet was likely to live

• extracted_fromsecure, and with reason, for Charlotte had been to

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  secure, and with reason, for Charlotte had been totext_chunk

• was withMr. Gardiner

  description

  When Mr. Darcy first visited Gracechurch Street, Mr. Bennet was present with Mr. Gardiner.

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  speak for itself. He called it, therefore, hitext_chunk

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  your father was still with him

• extracted_fromspeak for itself. He called it, therefore, hi

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  speak for itself. He called it, therefore, hitext_chunk

• is_curious_aboutthe evening's event

  description

  Mr. Bennet expresses a good deal of curiosity regarding the outcome of the evening's ball.

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  down for two dances; and during part of that time,text_chunk

• protests_againstdescription of finery

  description

  Mr. Bennet interrupts his wife, objecting to her detailed descriptions of elegant clothing.

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  down for two dances; and during part of that time,text_chunk

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  Mr. Bennet protested against any description of finery.

• extracted_fromdown for two dances; and during part of that time,

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  down for two dances; and during part of that time,text_chunk

• wrote toElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Elizabeth's father sent a letter urging her to return home.

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

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  He wrote last week to hurry my return.

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

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

• refuses_admittance_toLongbourn

  description

  Mr. Bennet declares that Lydia and Wickham will never be received at Longbourn, signifying his initial disapproval of their actions.

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  daughter, let us come to a right understanding. Intext_chunk

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  Into _one_ house in this neighbourhood they shall never have admittance. I will not encourage the imprudence of either, by receiving them at Longbourn.”

• refuses_to_fundLydia Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet firmly refuses to provide any financial support for Lydia, including money for new clothes for her marriage.

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  daughter, let us come to a right understanding. Intext_chunk

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  husband would not advance a guinea to buy clothes for his daughter. He protested that she should receive from him no mark of affection whatever on the occasion.

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  daughter, let us come to a right understanding. Intext_chunk

• comments_onMr. Collins

  description

  Mr. Bennet sarcastically comments on Mr. Collins's notion of Christian forgiveness and finds his correspondence amusing.

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  couple into your house as soon as they were marrietext_chunk

• prefers_correspondence_ofMr. Collins

  description

  Mr. Bennet finds Mr. Collins's letters more entertaining than the impudence and hypocrisy of Wickham.

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  couple into your house as soon as they were marrietext_chunk

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  I would not give up Mr. Collins’s correspondence for any consideration. Nay, when I read a letter of his, I cannot help giving him the preference even over Wickham, much as I value the impudence and hypocrisy of my son-in-law

• considers_son-in-lawGeorge Wickham

  description

  Mr. Bennet refers to Wickham as his son-in-law, acknowledging his marriage to Lydia.

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  couple into your house as soon as they were marrietext_chunk

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  hypocrisy of my son-in-law

• mortifiesElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet's comments about Mr. Darcy's indifference cruelly mortify Elizabeth, causing her distress.

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  couple into your house as soon as they were marrietext_chunk

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  Her father had most cruelly mortified her by what he said of Mr. Darcy’s indifference

• 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

• extracted_fromfrom whence they were to set out early the next mo

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  from whence they were to set out early the next motext_chunk

• stopsMary Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet intervenes to conclude Mary's singing performance after her second song, indicating she has sung enough.

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  to make this circumstance a matter of pleasure, betext_chunk

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  He took the hint, and, when Mary had finished her second song, said aloud,-- “That will do extremely well, child. You have delighted us long enough. Let the other young ladies have time to exhibit

• extracted_fromto make this circumstance a matter of pleasure, be

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  to make this circumstance a matter of pleasure, betext_chunk

• travels_withColonel Forster

  description

  Mr. Bennet travels to London in the company of Colonel Forster to search for his daughter, Lydia.

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  little parties and engagements, with such news astext_chunk

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  My father is going to London with Colonel Forster instantly

• is_father_ofLydia Bennet

  description

  Lydia Bennet is one of Mr. Bennet's daughters, who had news about the regiment.

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  [Illustration] CHAPTER XII.text_chunk

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  And now here’s Mr. Bennet gone away, and I know he will fight Wickham, wherever he meets him, and then he will be killed, and what is to become of us all?

• extracted_fromlittle parties and engagements, with such news as

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  little parties and engagements, with such news astext_chunk

• must_give_consent_forElizabeth Bennet

  description

  It was resolved that Mr. Bennet's consent would be asked for Elizabeth's marriage.

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  to him; and as I could easily perceive that his attext_chunk

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  it was resolved that Mr. Bennet’s consent should be asked in the course of the evening

• extracted_fromto him; and as I could easily perceive that his at

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  to him; and as I could easily perceive that his attext_chunk

• resides_atLongbourn

  description

  Mr. Bennet is advised to stay quietly at Longbourn rather than coming to town.

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  discharged, to settle on my niece, in additiotext_chunk

  source_text

  stay quietly at Longbourn, and depend on my diligence and care.

• is_father_ofJane Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet is the father of Jane Bennet, and he felt her importance in the family circle upon her absence.

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  [Illustration] CHAPTER XII.text_chunk

  source_text

  he had felt their importance in the family circle. The evening conversation, when they were all assembled, had lost much of its animation, and almost all its sense, by the absence of Jane and Elizabeth

• goes_toLibrary at Longbourn

  description

  Mr. Bennet goes to the library in their house to write a letter.

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  discharged, to settle on my niece, in additiotext_chunk

  source_text

  Their father then went to the library to write

• extracted_fromdischarged, to settle on my niece, in additio

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  discharged, to settle on my niece, in additiotext_chunk

• reacts_to_behavior_ofCatherine Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet reacts to the 'wild giddiness' of Catherine by laughing at it, rather than attempting to restrain her.

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  stay another _month_ complete, it will be in my potext_chunk

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  Her father, contented with laughing at them, would never exert himself to restrain the wild giddiness of his youngest daughters

• reacts_to_behavior_ofLydia Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet reacts to the 'wild giddiness' of Lydia by laughing at it, rather than attempting to restrain her.

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  stay another _month_ complete, it will be in my potext_chunk

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  Her father, contented with laughing at them, would never exert himself to restrain the wild giddiness of his youngest daughters

• 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

• will_missElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Elizabeth's father would certainly miss her during her absence.

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  considered that Jane would no longer be duped, bytext_chunk

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  The only pain was in leaving her father, who would certainly miss her, and who, when it came to the point, so little liked her going, that he told her to write to him, and almost promised to answer her letter.

• extracted_fromconsidered that Jane would no longer be duped, by

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  considered that Jane would no longer be duped, bytext_chunk

• gives_permission_forLydia and Wickham's Wedding

  description

  Mr. Bennet sent his permission for Lydia and Wickham to come to Longbourn after their wedding ceremony.

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  her married daughter in the neighbourhood, beforetext_chunk

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  Mr. Bennet wrote again to his brother, therefore, he sent his permission for them to come

• receivesLydia Bennet Wickham

  description

  Mr. Bennet's reception of Lydia and Wickham was not cordial, showing austerity and barely speaking.

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  her married daughter in the neighbourhood, beforetext_chunk

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  Their reception from Mr. Bennet, to whom they then turned, was not quite so cordial

• extracted_fromher married daughter in the neighbourhood, before

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  her married daughter in the neighbourhood, beforetext_chunk

• is_father_ofKitty Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet is the father of Kitty, whose character Elizabeth warns will also be negatively affected by Lydia's behavior.

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  [Illustration: “I am determined never totext_chunk

  source_text

  In this danger Kitty is also comprehended.

• is_father_ofMary Bennet

  description

  Mary Bennet is one of Mr. Bennet's daughters, who was found studying thorough bass.

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  [Illustration] CHAPTER XII.text_chunk

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  What say you, Mary? For you are a young lady of deep reflection, I know, and read great books, and make extracts.”

• visitsBingley

  description

  Despite his initial reluctance, Mr. Bennet makes an early visit to Mr. Bingley at Netherfield Park.

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  The Endtext_chunk

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  Mr. Bennet was among the earliest of those who waited on Mr. Bingley. He had always intended to visit him

• extracted_fromThe End

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  The Endtext_chunk

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

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  Catherine de Bourgh’s attention to his wishes, andtext_chunk

• is_located_inLondon

  description

  Mr. Bennet is currently in London and seems unwilling to depart.

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

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  Mr. Bennet seemed wholly disinclined at present to leave London

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

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

• extracted_fromwaiter must not hear, as if he cared! I dare say h

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  waiter must not hear, as if he cared! I dare say htext_chunk

• exhibitedphilosophic composure

  description

  Upon his arrival, Mr. Bennet maintained his characteristic calm and detached demeanor, despite the family's unhappy situation.

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  and the kind of half-expectation which Mrs. Gardintext_chunk

  source_text

  all the appearance of his usual philosophic composure.

• expressed_self-blame_forLydia Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet took full responsibility for the consequences of Lydia's actions, stating that he ought to suffer for his own doing.

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  and the kind of half-expectation which Mrs. Gardintext_chunk

  source_text

  Who should suffer but myself? It has been my own doing, and I ought to feel it.”

• speculated_on_happiness_ofLydia Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet sarcastically remarked that Lydia must be happy in London, implying her residence there would be prolonged.

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  and the kind of half-expectation which Mrs. Gardintext_chunk

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  “She is happy, then,” said her father, drily; “and her residence there will probably be of some duration.”

• acknowledged_justification_ofElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet admitted that Elizabeth had been justified in the advice she gave him last May, showing a moment of humility.

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  and the kind of half-expectation which Mrs. Gardintext_chunk

  source_text

  bear you no ill-will for being justified in your advice to me last May, which, considering the event, shows some greatness of mind.”

• imposed_restrictions_onKitty Bennet

  description

  Following Lydia's elopement, Mr. Bennet implemented strict new rules for Kitty, including prohibiting officers from his house and limiting her outings.

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  and the kind of half-expectation which Mrs. Gardintext_chunk

  source_text

  No officer is ever to enter my house again, nor even to pass through the village. Balls will be absolutely prohibited, unless you stand up with one of your sisters. And you are never to stir out of doors, till you can prove that you have spent ten minutes of every day in a rational manner.”

• advised_to_stay_atLongbourn

  description

  Mr. Gardiner advised Mr. Bennet to remain quietly at Longbourn, assuring him that he would handle the business in town.

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  and the kind of half-expectation which Mrs. Gardintext_chunk

  source_text

  stay quietly at Longbourn, and depend on my diligence and care.

• extracted_fromand the kind of half-expectation which Mrs. Gardin

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  and the kind of half-expectation which Mrs. Gardintext_chunk

• admiresMr. Darcy

  description

  Mr. Bennet's esteem for Mr. Darcy rises every hour, indicating his approval and admiration for his future son-in-law.

  source

  soon went away. But before she had been three minutext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Bennet soon assured her that he was rising every hour in his esteem.

• has_son-in-lawWickham

  description

  Mr. Bennet identifies Wickham as one of his three sons-in-law, even stating he is perhaps his favorite.

  source

  soon went away. But before she had been three minutext_chunk

  source_text

  I admire all my three sons-in-law highly,” said he. “Wickham, perhaps, is my favourite

• writes_toMr. Collins

  description

  Mr. Bennet sends a letter to Mr. Collins in response to a previous one, informing him of Elizabeth's upcoming marriage and advising him regarding Lady Catherine.

  source

  soon went away. But before she had been three minutext_chunk

  source_text

  what Mr. Bennet sent to Mr. Collins, in return for his last.

• advisesMr. Collins

  description

  In his letter, Mr. Bennet advises Mr. Collins to console Lady Catherine and to stand by Mr. Darcy.

  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.

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  soon went away. But before she had been three minutext_chunk

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  description

  It is decided that Mr. Bennet's approval for the marriage proposal will be sought.

  source

  sure it will be too much for Kitty. Won’t it, Kitttext_chunk

  source_text

  it was resolved that Mr. Bennet’s consent should be asked in the course of the evening

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  description

  Mr. Bennet retires to his private library in the evening.

  source

  sure it will be too much for Kitty. Won’t it, Kitttext_chunk

  source_text

  soon after Mr. Bennet withdrew to the library

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  description

  Mr. Bennet informs Elizabeth that he has given his approval for the marriage to Mr. Darcy.

  source

  sure it will be too much for Kitty. Won’t it, Kitttext_chunk

  source_text

  Lizzy,” said her father, “I have given him my consent.

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  description

  Mr. Bennet confirms to Elizabeth that he gives his approval for her marriage to Mr. Darcy.

  source

  sure it will be too much for Kitty. Won’t it, Kitttext_chunk

  source_text

  I now give it to _you_, if you are resolved on having him.

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  description

  Mr. Bennet cautions Elizabeth about the dangers of a marriage where she does not truly respect her husband.

  source

  sure it will be too much for Kitty. Won’t it, Kitttext_chunk

  source_text

  Your lively talents would place you in the greatest danger in an unequal marriage.

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  sure it will be too much for Kitty. Won’t it, Kitttext_chunk

• searches_inEpsom

  description

  Mr. Bennet intends to search in Epsom, the place where Lydia and Wickham last changed horses, for information about them.

  source

  him, so think it no harm to be off. You needtext_chunk

  source_text

  to go to Epsom, the place where they last changed horses, see the postilions, and try if anything could be made out from them.

• searches_inClapham

  description

  Mr. Bennet intends to make inquiries in Clapham regarding the hackney coach that took Lydia and Wickham from one carriage to another.

  source

  him, so think it no harm to be off. You needtext_chunk

  source_text

  he meant to make inquiries at Clapham. If he could anyhow discover at what house the coachman had before set down his fare, he determined to make inquiries there, and hoped it might not be impossible to find out the stand and number of the coach.

• extracted_fromhim, so think it no harm to be off. You need

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  him, so think it no harm to be off. You needtext_chunk

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

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

• extracted_from[Illustration: “I am determined never to

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  [Illustration: “I am determined never totext_chunk

• referenced_byElizabeth Bennet

  context

  values opinion of

  source

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

  source_text

  My father’s opinion of me does me the greatest honour

• 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

• ownsMr. Bennet's Estate

  description

  Mr. Bennet is the proprietor of an estate that provides an annual income of two thousand pounds.

  source

  cannot wonder at his complaisance; for who would otext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Bennet’s property consisted almost entirely in an estate of two thousand a year

• extracted_fromcannot wonder at his complaisance; for who would o

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  source

  cannot wonder at his complaisance; for who would otext_chunk

• retires_toLibrary

  description

  Mr. Bennet withdraws to his library, a common habit for him in the evenings.

  source

  the family. She was in hopes that the evening wtext_chunk

  source_text

  Mr. Bennet retired to the library, as was his custom

• extracted_fromthe family. She was in hopes that the evening w

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  source

  the family. She was in hopes that the evening wtext_chunk

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  description

  Mr. Bennet is determined to confront and fight Wickham after his elopement with Lydia.

  source

  Longbourn, heard in what manner he spoke of the matext_chunk

  source_text

  I know he will fight Wickham, wherever he meets him, and then he will be killed

• extracted_fromLongbourn, heard in what manner he spoke of the ma

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  source

  Longbourn, heard in what manner he spoke of the matext_chunk

• is married toMrs. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet is the husband of Mrs. Bennet, who often listens to her complaints about the entail.

  source

  be an unanswerable argument with his amiable Charltext_chunk

  source_text

  She complained bitterly of all this to her husband.

• extracted_frombe an unanswerable argument with his amiable Charl

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  be an unanswerable argument with his amiable Charltext_chunk

• ownsMr. Bennet's Manor

  description

  Mr. Bennet is the owner of the manor where Mr. Bingley is invited to hunt.

  source

  Bingley replied that he did, and made his congratext_chunk

  source_text

  on Mr. Bennet’s manor. I am sure he will be vastly happy to oblige you, and will save all the best of the coveys for you.”

• extracted_fromBingley replied that he did, and made his congra

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  source

  Bingley replied that he did, and made his congratext_chunk

• is_father_ofCatherine Bennet

  description

  Catherine Bennet is one of Mr. Bennet's daughters, who had news about the regiment.

  source

  [Illustration] CHAPTER XII.text_chunk

• extracted_from[Illustration] CHAPTER XII.

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  source

  [Illustration] CHAPTER XII.text_chunk

• referenced_byMrs. Bennet

  context

  is_wife_of

  source

  may gain some news of them; and till we know thattext_chunk

  source_text

  keep Mr. Bennet from fighting.

• extracted_frommay gain some news of them; and till we know that

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  may gain some news of them; and till we know thattext_chunk

• receivesLetter from Mr. Collins to Mr. Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet receives a letter from Mr. Collins that causes him astonishment and amusement.

  source

  till she recollected that _his_ being the intimatetext_chunk

  source_text

  I have received a letter this morning that has

• extracted_fromtill she recollected that _his_ being the intimate

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  source

  till she recollected that _his_ being the intimatetext_chunk

• extracted_from“He came down to see the place”

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  source

  “He came down to see the place”text_chunk

• wroteMr. Bennet's letter to Mr. Collins

  description

  Mr. Bennet sent a letter to Mr. Collins in response to his last correspondence.

  source

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

  source_text

  Mr. Bennet sent to Mr. Collins, in return for his last

• has_affection_forElizabeth Bennet

  description

  Mr. Bennet held great affection for his second daughter, Elizabeth, missing her exceedingly after her marriage.

  source

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

  source_text

  Mr. Bennet missed his second daughter exceedingly; his affection for her drew him oftener from home than anything else could do

• visitsPemberley

  description

  Mr. Bennet delighted in visiting Pemberley, the home of his daughter and son-in-law, often when least expected.

  source

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

  source_text

  He delighted in going to Pemberley, especially when he was least expected

• 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

• ownscarriage

  description

  The inn where the sisters meet is the appointed location for Mr. Bennet's carriage to meet them.

  source

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

  source_text

  where Mr. Bennet’s carriage was to meet them,

• 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