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Christanford Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Wave

In as short a time as Mr. Collins's long speeches would allow, every thing was settled between them to the satisfaction of both; and as they entered the house, he earnestly entreated her to name the day that was to make him the happiest of men,; and though such a solicitation must be waved for the present, the lady felt no inclindation to trifle with his happiness.

What does 'wave' mean here?

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You know, I've read that book several times, and never paused on that sentence before. I think it means that Charlotte can't answer that question right away, because her parents had to be consulted. If you enjoy it, you might enjoy Pride and Prejudice and Zombies .

— BarbaraPA

  • You know, I've read that book several times, and never paused on that sentence before.
  • I think it means that Charlotte can't answer that question right away, because her parents had to be consulted.
  • If you enjoy it, you might enjoy Pride and Prejudice and Zombies .
  • I had a good time with that one.
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You know, I've read that book several times, and never paused on that sentence before. I think it means that Charlotte can't answer that question right away, because her parents had to be consulted.

If you enjoy it, you might enjoy Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. I had a good time with that one.
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Thanks!
I enjoyed the book a lot.

Could 'wave' be an alternate spelling of 'waive' at that time?
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That's what I think. But perhaps someone who has studied more literature of that era can tell us.
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