The word that best replaces "conjecture" as it is used in paragraph 2 is 3. interpretation. In this context, "conjecture" refers to Mrs. Jennings' guesses or interpretations regarding Colonel Brandon's situation, which aligns with the meaning of "interpretation."
from Sense and Sensibility
1 "Something very melancholy must be the matter, I am sure," said she. "I could see it in his face. Poor man! I am afraid his circumstances may be bad. The estate at Delaford was never reckoned more than two thousand a year, and his brother left everything sadly involved. I do think he must have been sent for about money matters, for what else can it be?... Perhaps it is about Miss Williams-and, by the by, I dare say it is, because he looked so conscious when I mentioned her. Maybe she is ill in town; nothing in the world more likely, for I have a notion she is always rather sickly.... Maybe his sister is worse at Avignon, and has sent for him over. His setting off in such a hurry seems very like it. Well, I wish him out of all his trouble, with all my heart, and a good wife into the bargain."
2 So wondered, so talked Mrs. Jennings; her opinion varying with every fresh conjecture, and all seeming equally probable as they arose. Elinor, though she felt really interested in the welfare of Colonel Brandon, could not bestow all the wonder on his going so suddenly away which Mrs. Jennings was desirous of her feeling for besides that the circumstance did not, in her opinion, justify such lasting amazement or variety of speculation, her wonder was otherwise disposed of.
Which word best replaces "conjecture" as it is used in paragraph 2?
1. astonishment
2. expectation
3. interpretation
4. judgment
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