Bingley's indirect boast is that he really does like his writing even though he tells everyone that it is sloppy and that he can never get his thoughts down quickly enough.
The quote "Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast," is found on page 146 of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. It is spoken by Mr. Darcy to Elizabeth Bennet during a conversation about character and behavior.
The preposition for the word "boast" is "about" or "of." For example, you can boast about your achievements or boast of your accomplishments.
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Russell Boast's birth name is Russell John Boast.
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One may use any of several prepositions with the verb to boast, including:boast of (deeds, exploits)boast about (abilities, charcateristics)boast to (anyone listening)boast among (ones peers, or a group)
Will Boast has written: 'Power ballads'
Robin Boast was born in 1956.
"I know you did a great job on your exam, but there is no reason for you to boast about it." Boast means the same thing as bragging.
The pirate captains would get drunk and boast of their latest exploits. The governor once made a boast that he could not lose an election, but he eventually did. "Let others boast for you."
If you boast when you win you are rude. means to show-off