disengaged

Marilla disengaged Anne’s clinging hands stonily.

Then taking the disengaged arm of Mr.

Darcy’s further notice: though often standing within a very short distance of her, quite disengaged, he never came near enough to speak.

In Darcy’s presence she dared not mention Wickham’s name: but Elizabeth instantly comprehended that he was uppermost in her thoughts; and the various recollections connected with him gave her a moment’s distress; but, exerting herself vigorously to repel the ill-natured attack, she presently answered the question in a tolerably disengaged tone.