All 3 Uses of
afflict
in
Pride and Prejudice
- Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner had hurried back in alarm, supposing by the servant's account that their niece was taken suddenly ill; but satisfying them instantly on that head, she eagerly communicated the cause of their summons, reading the two letters aloud, and dwelling on the postscript of the last with trembling energy, though Lydia had never been a favorite with them, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner could not but be deeply afflicted.†
p. 267.1afflicted = suffering; or made to suffer
- It was as follows: "MY DEAR SIR, "I feel myself called upon, by our relationship, and my situation in life, to condole with you on the grievous affliction you are now suffering under, of which we were yesterday informed by a letter from Hertfordshire.†
p. 281.6affliction = something that causes ongoing suffering
- No arguments shall be wanting on my part that can alleviate so severe a misfortune—or that may comfort you, under a circumstance that must be of all others the most afflicting to a parent's mind.†
p. 281.8 *afflicting = causing suffering
Definition:
cause suffering -- such as illness, pain, or unhappiness