Chapter 16-17

repose

nourishment 营养，营养品

Her voice often totally suspended by her tears.

solitary 独居的，孤零零的 solitary walk

indulgent 纵容的

ungenerous 不友善的；不大方的

for the world 绝不，无论如何也不

confidence 把握；肯定

witticism 俏皮话

exertion 努力；运用

mortify 使羞愧

in spirits 兴致勃勃

distinguished 卓越的，杰出的

grandeur 显赫，辉煌

gain ground 变得更强大，获得进展

gentility 文雅；彬彬有礼

His gravity and thoughtfulness returned on him in their fullest extent, and he sat for some time silent and dull.