①Mr. Bingley followed his advice. Mr. Darcy walked off; and Elizabeth remained with no very cordial feelings towards him. ②She told the story however with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in anything ridiculous.

③The evening altogether passed off pleasantly to the whole family. ④Mrs. Bennet had seen her eldest daughter much admired by the Netherfield party. ⑤Mr. Bingley had danced with her twice, and she had been distinguished by his sisters. ⑥Jane was as much gratified by this as her mother could be, though in a quieter way. ⑦Elizabeth felt Jane's pleasure. ⑧Mary had heard herself mentioned to Miss Bingley as the most accomplished girl in the neighbourhood; and Catherine and Lydia had been fortunate enough to be never without partners, which was all that they had yet learnt to care for at a ball. ⑨They returned therefore, in good spirits to Longbourn, the village where they lived, and of which they were the principal inhabitants. ⑩They found Mr. Bennet still up. ⑪With a book, he was regardless of time; and on the present occasion he had a good deal of curiosity as to the event of an evening which had raised such splendid expectations.

cordial [ˈkɔ:dɪəl] a．热诚的

distinguish [dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃ] v．区分，辨别

a good deal of很多的，好些

disposition [ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃn] n．性格

gratify [ˈgrætɪfaɪ] v．使高兴，使满意