All 5 Uses of
alacrity
in
Pride and Prejudice
- Miss Bingley moved with some alacrity to the pianoforte; and, after a polite request that Elizabeth would lead the way which the other as politely and more earnestly negatived, she seated herself.†
p. 50.2alacrity = quickness; and/or cheerful eagerness
- Sir William and Lady Lucas were speedily applied to for their consent; and it was bestowed with a most joyful alacrity.†
p. 120.3 *
- He carved, and ate, and praised with delighted alacrity; and every dish was commended, first by him and then by Sir William, who was now enough recovered to echo whatever his son-in-law said, in a manner which Elizabeth wondered Lady Catherine could bear.†
p. 159.9
- Her mother stepped forwards, embraced her, and welcomed her with rapture; gave her hand, with an affectionate smile, to Wickham, who followed his lady; and wished them both joy with an alacrity which shewed no doubt of their happiness.†
p. 298.6
- Yes, he had no engagement at all for to-morrow; and her invitation was accepted with alacrity.†
p. 325.5