reserved
/ɹɪˈzɝvd/ adjective B1- Self-restrained in the expression of emotions or opinions. · Near-synonyms: taciturn, untalkative; see also Thesaurus:taciturn· He was a quiet, reserved person.
- Set aside for a particular person or purpose; spoken for. · Near-synonyms: allocated, assigned, dedicated· I'm sorry, sir, but these are reserved seats.
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He was at the same time haughty, reserved, and fastidious; and his manners, though well bred, were not inviting.
Reflection must be reserved for solitary hours: whenever she was alone, she gave way to it as the greatest relief; and not a day went by without a solitary walk, in which she might indulge in all the delight of unpleasant recollections.
Jane looked well, and Elizabeth had little opportunity of studying her spirits, amidst the various engagements which the kindness of her aunt had reserved for them.
Georgiana’s reception of them was very civil, but attended with all that embarrassment which, though proceeding from shyness and the fear of doing wrong, would easily give to those who felt themselves inferior the belief of her being proud and reserved.
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