All 3 Uses of
anecdote
in
Pride and Prejudice
- They could describe an entertainment with accuracy, relate an anecdote with humor, and laugh at their acquaintance with spirit.†
p. 53.3 *anecdote = a short story that is true -- often told for amusement or to make a point
- Lady Catherine was generally speaking—stating the mistakes of the three others, or relating some anecdote of herself.†
p. 163.3
- He was storing his memory with anecdotes and noble names.†
p. 163.4anecdotes = short, true stories