accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
baronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading The good baroness was by no means old, but she was in haste to see the fulfilment of her hopes.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The good baroness was by no means old, but she was in haste to see the fulfilment of her hopes.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading The good baroness was by no means old, but she was in haste to see the fulfilment of her hopes.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good baroness was by no means old, but she was in haste to see the fulfilment of her hopes.
Greif
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From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The good baroness was by no means old, but she was in haste to see the fulfilment of her hopes.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The good baroness was by no means old, but she was in haste to see the fulfilment of her hopes.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
Hilda
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From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The good baroness was by no means old, but she was in haste to see the fulfilment of her hopes.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The good baroness was by no means old, but she was in haste to see the fulfilment of her hopes.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The good baroness was by no means old, but she was in haste to see the fulfilment of her hopes.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The good baroness was by no means old, but she was in haste to see the fulfilment of her hopes.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
RexnounUS /reks/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The good baroness was by no means old, but she was in haste to see the fulfilment of her hopes.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The good baroness was by no means old, but she was in haste to see the fulfilment of her hopes.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
Sigmundskron
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From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
tastingnounUS /ˈteɪstɪŋ/
a small amount (especially of food or wine)
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
von
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From this reading Perhaps the most impatient of all was Frau von Sigmundskron herself, and indeed the oldest are often those most anxious to precipitate events, as though they feared lest death should overtake them before everything is accomplished.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Hilda, who was already supremely happy, would have waited, if Greif had desired it, and she at first approved of his intention to let the proper time of mourning elapse.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Rex had not been wrong when he predicted that Hilda and Greif would be married in the summer.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It had certainly been the intention of the latter to allow the whole year to pass after the winter’s tragedy, before tasting the happiness that was before him, but even if his own courage had been equal to the trial of waiting, other circumstances would have determined him to hasten the day.
