Jane Eyre
Vocabulary

I have refused to marry him — And have consequently displeased him?

consequently = as a result

I ought to have replied that it was not easy to give an impromptu answer to a question about appearances; that tastes mostly differ; and that beauty is of little consequence, or something of that sort.

consequence = importance

"You live just below — do you mean at that house with the battlements?" pointing to Thornfield Hall, on which the moon cast a hoary gleam, bringing it out distinct and pale from the woods that, by contrast with the western sky, now seemed one mass of shadow.

by contrast = in a comparison that shows differences

The picture you have just drawn is suggestive of a rather too overwhelming contrast.†

contrast = difference

My fixed desire was to seek and find a good and intelligent woman, whom I could love: a contrast to the fury I left at Thornfield —†

contrast = something notably different

It is enough, sir: as much good-will may be conveyed in one hearty word as in many.†

conveyed = communicated or expressed

Have you any sort of conveyance?†

conveyance = means of transport

"Because," he said, "I sometimes have a queer feeling with regard to you — especially when you are near me, as now: it is as if I had a string somewhere under my left ribs, tightly and inextricably knotted to a similar string situated in the corresponding quarter of your little frame."

corresponding = matching (similar)

He has maintained a regular, though not frequent, correspondence ever since: he hopes I am happy, and trusts I am not of those who live without God in the world, and only mind earthly things.

correspondence = communication by writing letters

"Write to Diana and Mary to-morrow," I said, "and tell them to come home directly."†

directly = immediately

"How is Mrs. Reed?" I asked soon, looking calmly at Georgiana, who thought fit to bridle at the direct address, as if it were an unexpected liberty.†

direct = asked specifically of that person

I asked, knowing, of course, what the answer would be, but yet desirous of deferring the direct question as to where he really was.†

direct = straightforward (specific and to the point)

God directed me to a correct choice: I thank His providence for the guidance!†

directed = guided

After breakfast, Adele and I withdrew to the library, which room, it appears, Mr. Rochester had directed should be used as the schoolroom.†

directed = instructed

While Mr. Rochester and the other gentlemen directed these alterations, the ladies were running up and down stairs ringing for their maids.†

directed = supervised

One gleam of light lifted into relief a half-submerged mast, on which sat a cormorant, dark and large, with wings flecked with foam; its beak held a gold bracelet set with gems, that I had touched with as brilliant tints as my palette could yield, and as glittering distinctness as my pencil could impart.

yield = produce

In listening, I sobbed convulsively; for I could repress what I endured no longer; I was obliged to yield, and I was shaken from head to foot with acute distress.

yield = give in