Sentence:  Mr. Knightley had done all in his power for Mr. Woodhouse's entertainment. Books of engravings, drawers of medals, cameos, corals, shells, and every other family collection within his cabinets, had been prepared for his old friend, to while away the morning; and the kindness had perfectly <WSD>answered</WSD>. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.