AllingtonThe main setting of the novel
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A small, fictional village in England"Allington was a quiet and peaceful place."
DaleThe surname of the main family in the novel
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A surname of Middle English origin"Belle Dale was the proud matriarch of her family."
CourshipA main theme in the novel as characters pursue romantic interests
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The period of development towards an intimate relationship"During their courtship, he wrote her numerous passionate letters."
DebtA recurring issue for characters in the novel
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Something, normally money, owed or due"The gambling debts he had accrued were mounting."
InheritanceA significant element in the plot, affecting the characters' lives
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The practice of passing on property, titles, debts, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual"His inheritance had come with a lot of unexpected responsibility"