bennet

[US]/'benit/
[UK]/ˈbɛnɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the flower stalk of the water willow
Word Forms
Pluralbennets

Example Sentences

"Miss Bennet, there seemed to be a prettyish kind of a little wilderness on one side of your lawn.

Often, as with Austen's Elizabeth Bennet or Trollope's Alice Vavasor, they make themselves positively miserable trying to escape the worthy men who will make them happy.

Despite its condescension toward the Bennet family, the letter begins to allay Elizabeth’s prejudice against Darcy.

Elizabeth Bennet is the protagonist of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice.

The Bennet family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and their five daughters.

Mary Bennet is often portrayed as the plain and bookish sister in the Bennet family.

The Bennet sisters are known for their wit and intelligence.

Mr. Bennet's sarcastic remarks often provide comic relief in the novel.

The Bennet sisters' relationships with Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley drive much of the plot in Pride and Prejudice.

The Bennet family's financial situation plays a significant role in the story.

Mrs. Bennet is determined to see all her daughters married to wealthy suitors.

The Bennet sisters navigate societal expectations and romantic entanglements in the novel.

Jane Bennet's gentle and kind nature contrasts with her more spirited sisters.

Real-world Examples

The bennets lived in the small Hertfordshire village of Longbourn, and public dances were regularly held in the nearest town, Meryon.

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