allusion
/əˈlu.ʒən/ nom C2En français : allusion
- An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned.
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The latter part of this address was scarcely heard by Darcy; but Sir William’s allusion to his friend seemed to strike him forcibly, and his eyes were directed, with a very serious expression, towards Bingley and Jane, who were dancing together.
She felt it to be the probable consequence of her allusions to Mr.
Collins’s offer was now nearly at an end, and Elizabeth had only to suffer from the uncomfortable feelings necessarily attending it, and occasionally from some peevish allusion of her mother.
She supposed, if he meant anything, he must mean an allusion to what might arise in that quarter.
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