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Patterns of Diction in Jane Austen's Major Novels

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Marianne might probably be to HER what Charlotte was to herself,
had quite doted upon the worthless hussy, and was now, by all accounts, almost broken-hearted, at Oxford. —
one of the happiest couples in the world.
at first,
Jane herself was quite at a loss, quite bewildered to think who could possibly have ordered it— but now, they were both perfectly satisfied that it could be from only one quarter;—of course it must be from Colonel Campbell.
Fanny had got another child.
she could not get her poor sister and her family out of her head,
much as they had all done for her, she seemed to be wanting to do more;
poor Mrs. Price should be relieved from the charge and expense of one child entirely out of her great number.
it would be totally out of Mrs. Norris's power to take any share in the personal charge of her.
the little girl's staying with them, at least as things then were, was quite out of the question. Poor Mr. Norris's indifferent state of health made it an impossibility: he could no more bear the noise of a child than he could fly; if, indeed, he should ever get well of his gouty complaints, it would be a different matter: she should then be glad to take her turn, and think nothing of the inconvenience; but just now, poor Mr. Norris took up every moment of her time, and the very mention of such a thing she was sure would distract him.
its being a most difficult thing, encouraged him to hope that between them it would be easily managed.
her wonderful good fortune, and the extraordinary degree of gratitude and good behaviour which it ought to produce
some steady old thing might be found among the numbers belonging to the Park that would do vastly well; or
one might be borrowed of the steward; or
perhaps Dr. Grant might now and then lend them the pony he sent to the post.
absolutely unnecessary, and even improper, that Fanny should have a regular lady's horse of her own, in the style of her cousins.
She was sure Sir Thomas had never intended it: and she must say that, to be making such a purchase in his absence, and adding to the great expenses of his stable, at a time when a large part of his income was unsettled, seemed to her very unjustifiable.
very desirous that her son should marry,
of all the young ladies she had ever seen, Miss Bertram seemed, by her amiable qualities and accomplishments, the best adapted to make him happy.
Maria was indeed the pride and delight of them all— perfectly faultless —an angel; and, of course, so surrounded by admirers, must be difficult in her choice: but yet, as far as Mrs. Norris could allow herself to decide on so short an acquaintance, Mr. Rushworth appeared precisely the young man to deserve and attach her.
a matter not to be talked of at present.
no judgment could be equal to her brother's;
their having positively assured Mrs. Rushworth that Fanny could not go, and the very strange appearance there would consequently be in taking her,
It must have the strangest appearance!
It would be something so very unceremonious, so bordering on disrespect for Mrs. Rushworth, whose own manners were such a pattern of good-breeding and attention, that she really did not feel equal to it.
thought it an excellent plan, and had it at her tongue's end, and was on the point of proposing it, when Mrs. Grant spoke.
the chaise should be taken also;
shewing the house to such of them as had not been there before,
entreat him not to risk his tranquillity by too much admiration there,
regretted that his part was not more considerable,
his falling in love with Julia had come to nothing;
but with so many to care for, how was it possible for even her activity to keep pace with her wishes?
Mrs. Rushworth was quite ready to retire, and make way for the fortunate young woman whom her dear son had selected;
for she had made the match; she had done everything;
the pleasure of her company too.
its being impossible among so many dishes but that some must be cold.
A ball at such a time! His daughters absent and herself not consulted!
She must be the doer of everything: Lady Bertram would of course be spared all thought and exertion, and it would all fall upon her. She should have to do the honours of the evening;
as to the rooms he would think fittest to be used,
having been on the point of proposing the 22nd herself, as by far the best day for the purpose.
It was an injury and affront to Julia, who ought to have been Mr. Crawford's choice;
Fanny could be very well spared— she being ready to give up all her own time to her as requested— and, in short, could not really be wanted or missed.
there being room for a third in the carriage,
to go and see her poor dear sister Price.
She must say that she had more than half a mind to go with the young people; it would be such an indulgence to her; she had not seen her poor dear sister Price for more than twenty years; and it would be a help to the young people in their journey to have her older head to manage for them; and she could not help thinking her poor dear sister Price would feel it very unkind of her not to come by such an opportunity.
she could not possibly be spared from Mansfield Park at present;
she was a great deal too necessary to Sir Thomas and Lady Bertram for her to be able to answer it to herself to leave them even for a week, and therefore must certainly sacrifice every other pleasure to that of being useful to them.
her poor dear sister Price
she hoped that her god-daughter was a good girl, and learnt her book.