Note 1: (valetudinarian)

The American Heritage Dictionary defines valetudinarian as: A sickly or weak person, especially one who is constantly and morbidly concerned with his or her health.

Note 2: (connections)

Spelling often shifts around in Austen's novels. Here, for example is the American spelling of connections.

Note 3: (fortel)

Strange spelling of fortel which is usually spelled foretell.