Both Uses of
alacrity
in
Sense and Sensibility
- Lucy directly drew her work table near her and reseated herself with an alacrity and cheerfulness which seemed to infer that she could taste no greater delight than in making a filigree basket for a spoilt child.†
Chpt 23
- This conviction, though not entirely satisfactory, gave her pleasure, and she continued her letter with greater alacrity.†
Chpt 26 *
Definition:
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(alacrity) quickness; and/or cheerful eagerness