The Return
This is the length of time Heathcliff was away before his return to the Grange.
3 years
This is the reason Heathcliff gives for having come back to the area.
To see Catherine
This is the first thing Nelly does when she encounters the newly-returned, well-dressed Heathcliff in the kitchen.
She almost faints, or is stunned/unable to speak.
Nelly describes Heathcliff as having acquired the appearance and manners of this social class.
A gentleman
This is the name of Edgar Linton's sister, who becomes quickly infatuated with the returned Heathcliff.
Isabella
Nelly travels to Wuthering Heights and observes this character, Hindley's son, throwing stones at her and cursing.
Hareton Earnshaw.
This character is initially thrilled by Heathcliff’s return, becoming "almost giddy with delight."
Catherine Linton
When Edgar orders Heathcliff off his property, Catherine locks herself in her room and refuses to do this.
Eat
Nelly overhears Heathcliff making a calculated move to seek revenge by encouraging the affections of this Grange resident.
Isabella Linton.
The source of Heathcliff's newly acquired fortune is a mystery to everyone, including Nelly, who makes this observation.
He may have required it illegally.
In a jealous confrontation, Catherine humiliates Isabella by informing Heathcliff that Isabella finds him to be this.
A spoiled child.
After Catherine strikes Nelly and boxes Edgar’s ears, Nelly tells Edgar that Catherine is suffering from this kind of attack.
Hysterics or delirium.
Heathcliff returns to Wuthering Heights to stay, having won over this drunken character through gambling and debt.
Hindley Earnshaw
When Edgar and Heathcliff come to blows, Catherine locks the drawing-room door, forcing Edgar to use this to summon help.
The bell-rope.
Nelly reports to Edgar that she witnessed this specific, private display of affection between Heathcliff and Isabella.
An embrace.