Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The household was left almost exclusively under the supervision of a very capable personage--Mrs. Ormsby.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

a man who has never been married

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

a state of supreme happiness

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

make calm or still

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading The household was left almost exclusively under the supervision of a very capable personage--Mrs. Ormsby.

such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading The household was left almost exclusively under the supervision of a very capable personage--Mrs. Ormsby.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

a social unit living together

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

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From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

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From this reading GILARDONI’S LOVE-GIFT.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

a social unit living together

From this reading The household was left almost exclusively under the supervision of a very capable personage--Mrs. Ormsby.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The household was left almost exclusively under the supervision of a very capable personage--Mrs. Ormsby.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

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From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

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From this reading GILARDONI’S LOVE-GIFT.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The household was left almost exclusively under the supervision of a very capable personage--Mrs. Ormsby.

as might be expected

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

and nothing more

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

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From this reading The household was left almost exclusively under the supervision of a very capable personage--Mrs. Ormsby.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading The household was left almost exclusively under the supervision of a very capable personage--Mrs. Ormsby.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

more desirable than another

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

not often

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

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From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

have sovereign power

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

a state of social isolation

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

impressive in appearance

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading The household was left almost exclusively under the supervision of a very capable personage--Mrs. Ormsby.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading As a bachelor, however, he preferred the busy, changeful round of a city or town life to the stately solitude of the grand retreat he had purchased.

without emotional agitation

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The household was left almost exclusively under the supervision of a very capable personage--Mrs. Ormsby.

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From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

precisely as stated

From this reading The household was left almost exclusively under the supervision of a very capable personage--Mrs. Ormsby.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

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From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

at the time that

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

belonging to which person

From this reading Flore Hall was naturally a quiet, silent place, for it had rarely been favored by the presence of its owners since the days when it had passed from the hands of Squire Rashleigh, whose extravagant habits had ended in his losing a pretty, well-cultivated estate that had been in the family since the reign of King Henry II.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The late Mr. Vere Gardiner would have settled tranquilly down into the calm beatitude of a country gentleman’s existence, had he succeeded in obtaining the long-yearned-for desire of his heart--had his one only love consented to become his wife.