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Thank you! Written by Karen G (4/13/2010 9:17 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Of the dangers of dictionaries, penned by Anselm

You are absolutely right - I should use a dictionary from Jane's time to find the meaning of the words she's used. I am heartened to know that "caprice" as defined by Mr. Johnson also does not contain "lack of motivation", since I did not like Donald Sutherland's interpretation of Mr. Bennet. I think if we used a synonym for caprice in this day and age, it would be "freak"! :D

A dictionary can be so enlightening!

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Mr. Bennet: Sarcastic or sincere? Kevin S (4/12/2010 12:27 p.m.)

good Akaruihi (4/12/2010 12:58 p.m.)
Poking fun - and Mr. Bennet's character Karen G (4/12/2010 1:12 p.m.)
- Is that how you read that? Laraine (4/12/2010 1:26 p.m.)
  - It can be interpreted either way... Karen G (4/12/2010 1:48 p.m.)
    - I agree Laraine (4/12/2010 2:22 p.m.)
      - Mr Bennet neither is teasing or complimenting...   greg (4/12/2010 4:52 p.m.)
        
        From how you see him   CarolTS (4/12/2010 4:54 p.m.)
        
        Perhaps she doesn't realize   nan duval (4/12/2010 7:45 p.m.)
  - might like [Mrs. Bennett] the best of the party Stephanie (4/12/2010 3:21 p.m.)
- Of the dangers of dictionaries Anselm (4/13/2010 6:56 a.m.)
  - Thank you! Karen G (4/13/2010 9:17 a.m.)
  - The First "Duh" GR Moment! Lenora (4/13/2010 10:08 a.m.)
  - Of course! gianni (4/13/2010 2:29 p.m.)

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