All 7 Uses of
engrossed
in
Pride and Prejudice
- Mr. Darcy stood near them in silent indignation at such a mode of passing the evening, to the exclusion of all conversation, and was too much engrossed by his thoughts to perceive that Sir William Lucas was his neighbor, till Sir William thus began: "What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy!†
p. 26.3engrossed = with all attention focused
- Miss Bingley was engrossed by Mr. Darcy, her sister scarcely less so; and as for Mr. Hurst, by whom Elizabeth sat, he was an indolent man, who lived only to eat, drink, and play at cards; who, when he found her to prefer a plain dish to a ragout, had nothing to say to her.†
p. 35.6
- At first there seemed danger of Lydia's engrossing him entirely, for she was a most determined talker; but being likewise extremely fond of lottery tickets, she soon grew too much interested in the game, too eager in making bets and exclaiming after prizes to have attention for anyone in particular.†
p. 75.9
- I never saw a more promising inclination; he was growing quite inattentive to other people, and wholly engrossed by her.†
p. 139.0 *engrossed = with all attention focused
- Her ladyship received them civilly, but it was plain that their company was by no means so acceptable as when she could get nobody else; and she was, in fact, almost engrossed by her nephews, speaking to them, especially to Darcy, much more than to any other person in the room.†
p. 168.6
- The others then joined her, and expressed admiration of his figure; but Elizabeth heard not a word, and wholly engrossed by her own feelings, followed them in silence.†
p. 241.8
- But self, though it would intrude, could not engross her.†
p. 264.9