adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Suddenly, however, Hyde felt the danger and stress of this uncertainty and the fear of losing what he appeared to hold so lightly.
Arenta's
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From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hitherto, both had been satisfied with the delicious certainty of their own hearts.
betrothalnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Hitherto, both had been satisfied with the delicious certainty of their own hearts.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
catechismnounUS /ˈkætəkɪzəm/
a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Hitherto, both had been satisfied with the delicious certainty of their own hearts.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
Cornelia
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From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Suddenly, however, Hyde felt the danger and stress of this uncertainty and the fear of losing what he appeared to hold so lightly.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Hitherto, both had been satisfied with the delicious certainty of their own hearts.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Suddenly, however, Hyde felt the danger and stress of this uncertainty and the fear of losing what he appeared to hold so lightly.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Suddenly, however, Hyde felt the danger and stress of this uncertainty and the fear of losing what he appeared to hold so lightly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hitherto, both had been satisfied with the delicious certainty of their own hearts.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Hitherto, both had been satisfied with the delicious certainty of their own hearts.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
HithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto, both had been satisfied with the delicious certainty of their own hearts.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Suddenly, however, Hyde felt the danger and stress of this uncertainty and the fear of losing what he appeared to hold so lightly.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
Hyde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading Suddenly, however, Hyde felt the danger and stress of this uncertainty and the fear of losing what he appeared to hold so lightly.
losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Suddenly, however, Hyde felt the danger and stress of this uncertainty and the fear of losing what he appeared to hold so lightly.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
nuptialadjectiveUS /ˈnʌptʃəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
PROPOSALSnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Hitherto, both had been satisfied with the delicious certainty of their own hearts.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading Suddenly, however, Hyde felt the danger and stress of this uncertainty and the fear of losing what he appeared to hold so lightly.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, however, Hyde felt the danger and stress of this uncertainty and the fear of losing what he appeared to hold so lightly.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hitherto, both had been satisfied with the delicious certainty of their own hearts.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Suddenly, however, Hyde felt the danger and stress of this uncertainty and the fear of losing what he appeared to hold so lightly.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading To bring Love to discussion and catechism, to talk of Love in connection with house and money matters, to put him into bonds, however light those bonds might be, was indeed a safe and prudent thing for their future happiness; but, so far, the present with its sweet freedom and uncertainty had been more charming to their imagination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO PROPOSALS The ruling idea of any mind assumes the foreground of thought; and after Arenta's marriage the dominant desire of George Hyde was to have his betrothal to Cornelia recognized and assured.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Suddenly, however, Hyde felt the danger and stress of this uncertainty and the fear of losing what he appeared to hold so lightly.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hitherto, both had been satisfied with the delicious certainty of their own hearts.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was in haste to light his own nuptial torch, and afraid every day of that summons to England which would delay the event.
