All 6 Uses of
alacrity
in
Mansfield Park
- "I should be most happy," replied he aloud, and jumping up with alacrity, "it would give me the greatest pleasure;"
Chpt 12 *alacrity = quickness
- The storm through Baron Wildenheim was the height of his theatrical ambition; and with the advantage of knowing half the scenes by heart already, he did now, with the greatest alacrity, offer his services for the part.
Chpt 14alacrity = cheerful eagerness
- Thus much was settled before Edmund, who had been out all the morning, knew anything of the matter; but when he entered the drawing-room before dinner, the buzz of discussion was high between Tom, Maria, and Mr. Yates; and Mr. Rushworth stepped forward with great alacrity to tell him the agreeable news.
Chpt 15
- This was exactly what Sir Thomas and Edmund had been separately conniving at, as each proved to the other by the sympathetic alacrity with which they both advised Mrs. Norris's continuing where she was, instead of rushing out into the hall as soon as the noises of the arrival reached them.
Chpt 24alacrity = quickness
- "Not at all!" cried Miss Crawford with alacrity.
Chpt 29
- Betsey went with alacrity, proud to shew her abilities before her fine new sister.
Chpt 38
Definition:
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(alacrity) quickness; and/or cheerful eagerness