All 3 Uses of
anecdote
in
Pride and Prejudice
- They could describe an entertainment with accuracy, relate an anecdote with humour, and laugh at their acquaintance with spirit.†
Chpt 11 *
- Lady Catherine was generally speaking—stating the mistakes of the three others, or relating some anecdote of herself.†
Chpt 29
- He was storing his memory with anecdotes and noble names.†
Chpt 29
Definition:
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(anecdote) a short story that is true -- often told for amusement or to make a point