| 单词 | betrothal |
| 例句 | "Is this what you want? An end to your betrothal?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Unsavory sorts murmured indelicacies at cutlet stands; grandmothers consulted almanacs to determine a propitious hour for the betrothal. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He and his father had bought two silver rings, washed with gold, and silver earrings, and these his father had taken to the woman’s owner in acknowledgment of betrothal. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z “Yes,” said Reznak, “and afterward there is a special cake. A women’s cake, baked only for betrothals. Men are not allowed to taste it. I am told it is delicious. Magical.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It was only after the betrothal that she’d learned his name. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He wears a betrothal pin on his lapel—a reminder that he's one of the princess's suitors. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z These, however, were turned over to a nunnery as part of a novice’s dowry, a symbol of her mystic betrothal to Jesus. ‘Treasures and Talismans,’ at the Cloisters, Puts Rings on a Pedestal 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z It is a fine piece of writing but, like an unhappy betrothal, not much fun. Critical eye: reviews roundup 2010-05-28T23:06:00Z The tradition of sealing a betrothal with a diamond ring reached its apogee in the past decade, with celebrities flaunting rocks the size of sugar cubes on their fingers. Special Report: Jewelry: Modern Jewelers Bring New Twist to Bridal Designs of Old 2011-12-06T15:00:05Z That means finding Mary a fella who still has some of his own teeth, betrothal, the construction of a house, a visit from the archangel Gabriel etc. TV review: The Nativity; Come Rain Come Shine 2010-12-21T08:00:01Z He and May looked into one another's eyes and Newland knew she had understood he wished their betrothal to be announced that very night. Digested classics: the 20th century's greatest novels 2010-10-13T06:59:00Z The shrewd reader will regard the final betrothal of Emma and Mr Knightley as inevitable, from the moment we know that he is the only person ever to find fault with her. Ten questions on Jane Austen 2012-05-18T21:45:05Z Then, as if restored to manhood by his false betrothal to Brünnhilde, he leaps up and pushes the wheelchair away for good. Götterdämmerung; BBC Proms – review 2012-07-21T23:05:54Z One part stems from Ivan himself, whose decision to marry her upends her betrothal to her beloved Likov, a young nobleman. Opera Review: Ivan the Terrible's Bride Under a Modern Moscow Sky 2011-04-26T14:30:04Z But the betrothal and wedding scenes are both bogged down by divertissements that are quaint at best. Review: In Alexei Ratmansky’s ‘Bayadère,’ Mostly Good Revelations 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z She also plays a lute, and must, at the ballet’s tragic crisis, dance while playing music in honor of Solor’s betrothal to the Rajah’s daughter Gamsatti. Review: In Alexei Ratmansky’s ‘Bayadère,’ Mostly Good Revelations 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z In a moonlit garden, the eponymous prince has vivid dreams of military glory and royal betrothal. The Prince of Homburg 2010-07-27T23:24:00Z What she finds is a surprise that might complicate her betrothal to Rajat. ‘Oleander Girl’: searching for secrets across the ocean 2013-03-27T22:27:35Z In the betrothal scene the intensity of his pirouettes and the sharpness with which he opens jumps are electrifying. Dance Review: American Ballet Theater’s Production of ‘La Bayadère’ 2012-05-29T22:16:53Z Aggravating the filial tension, Carine, a young woman who is ward to neighbouring colonials, arrives at a dinner party, and her betrothal to Tom is quickly arranged. Gone to the Forest by Katie Kitamura – review 2013-02-06T08:00:01Z He writes in the poem “Wintering” that “Mourning, I’ve learned, is just a moment, many, / grief the long betrothal beyond.” | A Poet’s Ode to His Late Father 2014-03-03T18:54:15Z Their initial betrothal has finally been consummated, but they are no longer recognizable to each other. Ghosts, Literal and Figurative, Haunt Magda Szabo’s Novel 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z The session I attended focused on pushing the players into exaggeration—reveling in the King’s “patriarchal pomposity” and turning a betrothal dance into a “jug band” jam. An Opera Festival’s Local Focus 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z In Field, he thought he had found someone to love and grow old with and the pair had undergone a "betrothal" ceremony in 2014. The Sixth Commandment: The killer who duped victims into rewriting wills 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Then at length Justinian set about arranging a betrothal with Theodora. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z “Bride prices,” a tradition of betrothal gifts paid to the woman’s family, are skyrocketing. Your Monday Briefing 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z As China faces a shrinking population, officials are cracking down on an ancient tradition of betrothal gifts to try to promote marriages, which have been on the decline. In China, Marriage Rates Are Down and ‘Bride Prices’ Are Up 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z News of the betrothal resurfaced this week after the happy couple recounted their meet-cute story in detail to People. Billy Ray Cyrus confirms engagement to 'the real deal' he met filming 'Hannah Montana' 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The ballet’s title character is a peasant girl in love with a prince in disguise; when his identity is revealed, and his betrothal to another royal discovered, Giselle dies of a broken heart. United Ukrainian Ballet to make U.S. debut at Kennedy Center in February 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Some awkwardness in their relationship was immediately apparent when, during a televised interview about their betrothal, a reporter asked if they were in love. After a lifetime of preparation, Charles takes the throne 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z On July 10, 1947, the king and queen announced the “betrothal of their dearly beloved daughter” to Philip, who had renounced his claim to the Greek throne and become a British subject. Queen Elizabeth has died. She reigned longer than any British monarch since her great-great-grandmother 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The betrothal is framed as a triumph of her and Tony’s commitment, which survived the fights that Caldwell engineered while suffering from PMDD. Review | In ‘The Red Zone,’ Chloe Caldwell documents life with PMDD 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Sinking my teeth into the pasty, chewing on the comforting and hearty filling, I contemplated betrothal, and whether my response was sufficiently enthusiastic but not so much so as to suggest desperation. How to make proper Cornish pasties, the English hand pie that dates back centuries 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z News of the pair’s betrothal comes days after the Season 2 finale of “Euphoria,” which stars Sweeney as the popular and sensitive Cassie Howard. Diamond ring, spotted: 'Euphoria' star Sydney Sweeney reportedly engaged 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Perhaps the plainer parallel between Verdi’s tale of a doomed betrothal and the Met’s desire to be explicit in its support for Ukraine is that both have the makings of a royal mess. Review | In the Met’s rarely staged, five-act ‘Don Carlos,’ one of history’s darkest periods echoes still 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z She appeared in an eclectic mix of cases in court, ranging from prosecuting currency counterfeiters to defending the validity of a Jewish betrothal. The pioneering lawyer who fought for women’s suffrage in India 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z A woman who questions the constraints of her gender and, after escaping an unwanted betrothal, she marries the most sincerely feminist man of biblical times. Review: ‘Book of Longings’ has an ambitious, lasting power 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z The family would cement his betrothal with a fur for the bride. For decades, Dicker and Dicker meant Hollywood glamour. Now its last furs are on sale 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z Here we offer some takeaways from eight seasons of beheadings, betrayals and betrothals and from the series finale in particular. Game of Thrones: Economics of mercy and other final lessons 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z Paige shows us a different side of Mera as a headstrong princess fighting against betrothal and expectations by her overbearing father and her people. Danielle Paige’s graphic novel ‘Mera’ showcases the powerful princess from ‘Aquaman’ 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z The women also wear a wedding ring - a symbol of their betrothal to Christ. 'I got married to Christ' 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z And yet she concluded the first volume of “Little Women” with a betrothal. How “Little Women” Got Big 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z Notwithstanding the freer sexual mores among married couples in certain bohemian circles, Victorian betrothals were generally quickly settled and brutally permanent. Middlemarch: Jennifer Egan on how George Eliot’s unorthodox love life shaped her masterpiece 2018-04-21T04:00:00Z Martin said: “We have no idea about the exact ages of either the Virgin Mary or St. Joseph at the time of their betrothal or marriage.” Bible scholars take issue with Moore’s defender 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z McCain said that the couple were trying to keep their betrothal a secret, perhaps even tying the knot without anyone finding out. Meghan McCain is engaged 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z The dire agreement affects him almost as a betrothal might. A Neglected South American Masterpiece 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z No wedding plans any time soon, she told the outlet -- so far, they're just enjoying the betrothal. Kate Upton and Justin Verlander — 'the most down-to-earth people' — are engaged 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z James Packer and Mariah Carey are reportedly engaged, marking the second betrothal of a member of an Australian media dynasty this month. Mariah Carey and James Packer reported to be engaged 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z The 84-year-old media mogul and the 59-year-old actress announced their betrothal Tuesday with a classified ad in the London Times, a newspaper owned by Murdoch’s News Corp. Murdoch and Hall’s engagement recalls other curious pairings 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z I first learned of my would-be betrothal to a man named Stephen in 1993, when I was 21. A Long Engagement 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z Of course, there seldom is much need for mass betrothals. How Game Theory Helped Improve New York City’s High School Application Process 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z She says a natural outgrowth of her work is her Love of My Life betrothal jewelry collection, begun in 2008. Cathy Waterman wants to imbue her jewelry with magic 2014-05-11T04:00:00Z It was not expected that this would necessarily lead to betrothal or marriage. What medieval Europe did with its teenagers 2014-03-23T00:40:12Z There was no wedding ceremony and the match was not consummated - it was part of the Yanomami system of child betrothal, designed to shore up ties between families and prevent conflict. My mother the Amazonian tribeswoman 2013-08-29T00:42:53Z The Dowager of China loudly demanded betrothal to the three-year-old Emperor Hsüan-tung II, with Hong Kong as the dowry. Probability-1: termination 2013-06-26T17:20:46.200Z Across the room, a smartly dressed family group celebrated a betrothal with a lavish spread of traditional Syrian food on a table decorated with red roses. Insight: Good life goes on as Syrian elite sit out war 2013-04-28T15:40:18Z What does the title of your betrothal collection Love of My Life encompass? Cathy Waterman wants to imbue her jewelry with magic 2014-05-11T04:00:00Z Mobile ads are a perfect betrothal as people engage with Twitter more on mobile phones than the desktop, he said. Bits Blog: Is Twitter a Media or Technology Company? 2012-07-25T14:02:19Z Yarima would have married another man if he had backed out of the betrothal. My mother the Amazonian tribeswoman 2013-08-29T00:42:53Z With the other half, were purchased butter, dates, and flour, forming the frugal betrothal repast. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z Of course, the man never sees the girl till the day of betrothal, and in the case of Moslems not till the actual marriage takes place. Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia An account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence amongst the Women of the East 2012-04-18T02:00:15.997Z Sir Marmaduke Pointdextre, a baronet of ancient lineage, has invited the tenantry to his Elizabethan mansion to celebrate the betrothal of his son Alexis, a Grenadier Guardsman, to the lovely Aline. The Secrets of a Savoyard 2012-04-08T02:00:19.727Z It seemed to both of them as if their betrothal were no new thing, as if, in some prior state of being, they had been, as he expressed it, made to fit each other. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z In France, however gay and even blameable a man may have been before his betrothal, he conducts himself with the utmost propriety after that event. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z His efforts to make peace failed; but at last he prevailed upon Priam to celebrate his betrothal with Polyxena, with the stipulation that the marriage would take place as soon as the war was over. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z They picture to us the splendors of the royal palaces; they enable us to assist at the betrothal of the kings’ daughters and to follow the kings to their hunting-grounds. The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets 2012-03-27T02:00:23.077Z With his departure the couples re-assort themselves, selecting mates in keeping with their various social stations and ages, and the betrothal festivities resume their merry sway. The Secrets of a Savoyard 2012-04-08T02:00:19.727Z This betrothal needed no pomp of circumstance to enhance its perfection. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z The act of betrothing, or the state of being betrothed; betrothal. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z They little dream that we settled the matter in dispute long ago by the unusual, but highly practical, compromise of a betrothal.' Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z Laws of betrothal and marriage, paternal authority, tutelage, and adoption; property, contract, deposit, loan, sale, partnership, donation, and testamentary bequest,—all were elaborately promulgated by the Code of Manu in 2680 slocas. The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets 2012-03-27T02:00:23.077Z In Nancy's young love she lived the days of her own betrothal over again, and Tom arose in her memory and was with her day and night. The Devourers 2012-03-16T02:00:23.493Z "I have told you this," said Bevan, stiffly, "because I believed you were in love with Miss Warren, and must suffer great pain to learn of her betrothal to Lord Dunmore." Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z In announcing her friend's betrothal she proclaims the death of her own hope. Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z Despite the Councillor's friendly and oft-repeated invitations, Oswald had not set foot in the house since the day of the betrothal, at which ceremony he had been compelled to assist. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z Out of the drawing-room is the "antique oratory" of the poem, a small apartment above the entrance-porch, pictured as the scene of Byron's parting with Mary after her announcement of her betrothal. A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors 2012-02-17T03:00:36.500Z But what weighed down her simple mediæval mind was this: that very contract of betrothal was not forthcoming. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z "If you are in your senses and cannot perceive the infamy of such a marriage, then I'll do your thinking for you and stop this shameful betrothal now!" Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z The betrothal may take place at the tenderest age, but the marriage is usually delayed till the bride is twelve years old, or even older, and the bridegroom is from fifteen to eighteen. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:15.857Z Well, the upshot of it all was a betrothal on the spot. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z The official betrothal came two days later, and all the town was invited to the ceremony. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z He then informed her that throughout Europe, excepting only the southern part of Britain, there were three irregular marriages, the highest of which was hers, viz., a betrothal before witnesses. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z I shall claim my prior right under our betrothal, and I shall take you with me to Johnstown. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z The "settlements" made at the betrothal are paid at the time of marriage, and consist of a sum of money or 356 cattle, mares, or sheep, according to the circumstances of the bridegroom's parents. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:15.857Z Sometimes their love chat is of sweeter tenor, for many of these schoolboys have already spoken their betrothal vows, which the Church will not let them lightly break. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z The pair were soon summoned into M. Zubin's study, and the betrothal took place there before a few witnesses. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z He had returned to the house in her parents' absence, but notwithstanding this, the betrothal at once takes place, and afterwards their marriage in the Pharaoh's presence. The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia 2012-02-02T03:04:35.567Z For I am carried here and so my very betrothal is another consequence. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z She said then that her betrothal would make an extraordinary difference in her life. Green Stockings A Comedy in Three Acts 2012-01-28T03:00:24.297Z An honoured guest at the home of the Principal, "in February, 1858, he announced his betrothal to Katherine Mary Dewar, and they were married early in the following June." Heroes of Science: Physicists 2012-01-17T03:00:17Z The first business after the formal betrothal was to send complimentary letters to all relations on both sides. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z An old relative who remembered their betrothal told me that she knew what was coming when Mr. Leigh paid £5 for some trifle at a bazaar where Lady Caroline Grosvenor was selling. Fifty-One Years of Victorian Life 2012-01-15T03:00:15.917Z Of course he was minded, and he told the story of the Parson's betrothal with a good many embellishments. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z He produced two imposing presents for Susie; one a "betrothal gift," the other a conventional wedding present. The Crux 2012-01-12T03:00:12.630Z Hand′fasting, betrothal: a private or even probationary form of marriage.—adj. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z The ceremony of betrothal took place at Amboise with great pomp in presence of a numerous gathering assembled in the public square. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z O, moonlight deep and tender, A year and more agone, Your mist of golden splendor Round my betrothal shone! Poems of James Russell Lowell With biographical sketch by Nathan Haskell Dole 2012-01-09T03:00:25.087Z The hand as given in betrothal or marriage has been from early times the symbol of marriage as it also is of oaths. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z The betrothal gifts having been accepted some time before, the girl was waylaid and carried off. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z "First, my honour; secondly, your betrothal to my sister; and thirdly, her feeling for yourself." By Right of Sword 2011-12-22T03:00:24.563Z Her daughter's betrothal to Lord Burdon, when it was done and announced, should thus, as she schemed, lose nothing that was possible to the stir it would make. The Happy Warrior 2011-12-18T03:00:18.863Z He could forgive her her betrothal to Enslee because that was of the past; but the lack of money was not a matter for forgiving and forgetting; it was something to endure. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z Then, after the signing and countersigning of the articles of marriage, the betrothal ceremony was solemnized according to the rites of the Church by Cardinal de Rochefoucault, Grand Almoner of the King of France. Henrietta Maria 2011-12-15T03:00:14.290Z But as the betrothal gifts, which were of no great value, seemed on consideration to be less objectionable than was at first supposed, a Regulation was afterwards passed to make them legal. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z For answer she smiled and whispered back: "It has always been, Alexis;" and she met my betrothal kisses with warmth equal to mine. By Right of Sword 2011-12-22T03:00:24.563Z My poor Jean, when true-hearted girls see their sweethearts going away from them they say some word that is as binding as a betrothal ring, something to comfort him in absence. Autumn Glory The Toilers of the Field 2011-12-11T03:00:11.417Z He had dropped the question of her betrothal to Enslee, sure that it was a paradox. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z The betrothal was solemnized on May 8th, which happened to be the Feast of the Ascension. Henrietta Maria 2011-12-15T03:00:14.290Z Yes, but what could she have meant by a 'betrothal party?' Uncle's dream; And The Permanent Husband 2011-12-08T03:00:25.597Z Even if we added the cause which the Prince had suggested—the spurious betrothal to the Princess—I should get no benefit. By Right of Sword 2011-12-22T03:00:24.563Z The following week it was arranged his betrothal should be announced, and the dichos declared—the custom of avowing publicly the mutual acceptance of nuptial obligations, which in Spain corresponds with our "calling the banns." Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z The only atonement he could make was to proclaim as speedily as possible that their love was honest and that they carried the franchise of betrothal. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z Nor, though the bridegroom was absent and both betrothal and wedding would have to be by proxy, was he unknown. Henrietta Maria 2011-12-15T03:00:14.290Z I heard from the Landrost, who delayed a few minutes to speak to me, that Mistress Gretchen is well satisfied with her sweetheart, and the formal betrothal is straightway to take place.” Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z Wedding rings were used both by the Greeks and Romans, but then only at the ceremony of betrothal, and not that of marriage. Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects 2011-12-02T03:00:21.090Z All was said: they did not tell each other again that they loved each other, but this matter decided their betrothal, and Tonet no longer failed a single time to accompany her on the road. The Cabin [La barraca] 2011-12-01T03:00:23.247Z I doubt it; but we might have a silver betrothal feast as well as a silver wedding. A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z Soon after this the nearest friends and relations are invited to the betrothal party, which is occasion for much eating and drinking, in about a fortnight. Norway 2011-11-29T03:00:15.103Z He did not live to drink the health of our Princess and of the Electoral Prince of Saxony at the feast of their betrothal. Memoirs of Leonora Christina Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark; Written During Her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower at Copenhagen 1663-1685 2011-11-26T03:00:13.823Z The Anglo-Saxon bridegroom at the betrothal gave a Wed, or pledge, and a ring was placed on the maiden’s right hand, where it remained until marriage, and was then transferred to the left. Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects 2011-12-02T03:00:21.090Z That, however, would not be for ten or twelve years; there was no need of haste; all the betrothals of the huerta lasted for some time. The Cabin [La barraca] 2011-12-01T03:00:23.247Z Reviewing them from the standpoint of their social or festival value, it is obvious that the marriage celebration easily takes first place, the betrothal festivities second, baptism and funeral third. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z It had quite escaped her realization that they were singularly unsuited to the night of her betrothal. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z A number of different maidens tried to manage them, but without avail; until one came who was betrothed, and whose betrothal had but recently been celebrated. The Norwegian Fairy Book 2011-11-22T03:00:08.940Z She had a happy Christmas, and sympathized with the joy of her oldest nephew in his betrothal. Louisa May Alcott : Her Life, Letters, and Journals 2011-11-20T03:00:14.840Z The month of April was chosen for the ceremony of betrothal, and it was arranged that feasts and tournaments should succeed the official celebration. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z Accordingly many families involve themselves in life-long incumbrances, not only in the betrothal and marriage festivities but also in the ceremony of baptism, simply to come up to a recognized norm of expenditure. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z As a visible sign of their betrothal to the virgin, Brother Onesimus advised that the Brothers and Sisters all cut the tonsure. A Tale of the Kloster A Romance of the German Mystics at the Cocalico 2011-11-11T03:00:32.153Z A formal betrothal took place, and the beauty of the lyrics which Lili inspired leaves no room for doubt that here was a passion no less genuine than that for Friederike or Charlotte. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" 2011-10-31T02:00:28.703Z The past year has brought us the first death and betrothal,–two events that change my life. Louisa May Alcott : Her Life, Letters, and Journals 2011-11-20T03:00:14.840Z In Victorine language, it is the period of spiritual betrothal, not of spiritual marriage; of a vision which, though wide, rich and wonderful, is mirrored rather than direct. Ruysbroeck 2011-10-29T02:00:16.413Z The third group of festivals comprises those connected with the common life of the people, including the ceremonies of baptism, betrothal, marriage, and funeral. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z Everyone connected with me should be happy on this my betrothal day, and I must reckon you among the nearest of those--you, whom I have to thank for my happiness. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. I (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:28.357Z To-morrow we shall have the betrothal, as sure as my name is Kraft, and I will not hear another word on the subject. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:26.667Z "Our betrothal," he answered, dreamily, as one who has set his lips to a philter. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z Cleon had told me she had not yet made up her mind; but was there not in this greeting with Chairo a practical admission of a betrothal? The Woman Who Vowed The Demetrian 2011-10-24T02:00:18.500Z And then she identified herself with all of the ceremonies of common life, such as betrothal, marriage, and funeral ceremonies. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z The poor girl looked as if she could have sunk into the earth, and I coloured up to my temples, for I just recollected that I had on no betrothal ring. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. I (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:28.357Z They met again at the betrothal party, and the young man had arrayed himself, as he thought, to the best advantage, and looked as smiling as if he were awaiting a beloved and devoted bride. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:26.667Z The Nabaloi custom of betrothal is the same, and the same ceremony is celebrated. Kankanay Ceremonies (American Archaeology and Ethnology) 2011-10-15T02:00:25.507Z The last time that all the family friends assembled around the hospitable board of the old Castle of Blechow, was at the celebration of the lieutenant's betrothal with Helena. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z During the following fortnight both families receive visits of congratulation, and at every visit the host or hostess must offer the syrup drunk at the betrothal ceremony. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z This evening, at least, you will remain with us, on account of its being Jett�'s betrothal day. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. I (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:28.357Z Will you give us the pleasure of your company at the betrothal? The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:26.667Z The betrothal ceremony celebrated by the young people themselves without the intervention of their parents is called galon. Kankanay Ceremonies (American Archaeology and Ethnology) 2011-10-15T02:00:25.507Z "I have a betrothal to announce," repeated the dean, as though he found it difficult to proceed. The Fisher Girl 2011-10-13T02:00:46.980Z The only betrothal and marriage recognized is that sanctioned by the church. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z And during my brief betrothal Bill had declared himself "quite free." Mavis of Green Hill 2011-10-12T02:00:41.317Z Victor, to whom life had seemed without an object on the death of his mother, speedily found another after his betrothal to Adèle. Victor Hugo: His Life and Works 2011-10-07T02:00:23.887Z He, on the contrary, perhaps because he lost his head, acted as if he thought that friendship and the relations of a comrade only added to the rights of betrothal. Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland 2011-09-16T02:00:19.893Z Such was their betrothal—not the passionate, stormy love with which he had courted her on New Year's Day, but as though devoutly consecrating her. Simon Eichelkatz; The Patriarch Two Stories of Jewish Life 2011-09-15T02:00:12.970Z After these matters have been decided upon, preparations are made for the ceremony of betrothal, usually held in the evening. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z But, learning soon that those were the shouts of a betrothal, and not of anger, they rushed in a crowd to the street and followed the soldiers. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z The great festival at which Michael Scott marches off with the Goblin Page, was to celebrate, not the nuptials, but the betrothal, of the hero and heroine. Notes and Queries, Number 84, June 7, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. 2011-09-12T02:00:27.427Z There has been no betrothal, for Michael has barely freed himself from mourning; but there will be,—put that on my head. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Rita and Victor declared that they regarded this decision as their finest betrothal gift. Simon Eichelkatz; The Patriarch Two Stories of Jewish Life 2011-09-15T02:00:12.970Z But even when the choice of the children is accepted, the arrangements and ceremony of betrothal are always carried out by the parents. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z At the betrothal, with few exceptions, invited guests only were present, but to the funeral came all near and distant neighbors, hence the mansion was swarming. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z You heard the congratulations made to the Starosta when he announced the betrothal of his son to a Viennese Princess; you saw her portrait, for the Starosta let you have it. Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z And at your betrothal to Ketling, and at your wedding, well, if I don't turn the house over, let the Tartars take me captive! Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z She hid nothing, kept nothing back, told all the truth, even about her love and betrothal to Claude, talking low but earnestly, as innocently as a child repeating its prayer by its mother’s knee. In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism 2011-08-31T02:01:29.827Z The betrothal party is always out for a good time, for they realize that the merry-making is to be an all-night affair. Armenian Legends and Festivals 2011-11-26T03:00:13.237Z Guests began to arrive almost at the same time, for the betrothal was to take place on the third day after Easter. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z When Sibylla had killed her daughter's betrothal, the daughter had rebelled slightly. The Tigress 2011-08-30T02:00:39.657Z They were celebrating their Queen's betrothal day with the wildest enthusiasm, for they were a simple affectionate people, and foresaw an impetus to local trade. The Black Poodle And Other Tales 2011-08-30T02:00:37.963Z This auditor was Courtlandt; and he remembered how the same compassionate declaimers had been the first to applaud Pauline's astounding betrothal. The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z Elena paid a visit to my home in the early days of our betrothal, and—well, she threw me over deliberately for my elder brother. The Locusts' Years 2011-08-16T02:00:41.777Z He spoke learnedly, long, and with eloquence, showing what were the sponsalia de futuro, and what great importance from the earliest days of Christianity was attached to betrothals. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z More than that, she invited veiled paragraphs in the society journals, hinting at a pending betrothal, and mailed each issue, blue-penciled, to the aviator's home address in Louisville. The Tigress 2011-08-30T02:00:39.657Z But all anxiety was forgotten in the celebration of the betrothal, for the Argives were determined to do the thing really well. The Black Poodle And Other Tales 2011-08-30T02:00:37.963Z He accepted his natural son and William Temple Franklin, William's natural son, exactly as if both had come recommended to his outspoken affection by betrothal, honest wedding ring and all. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z The betrothal had already taken place; the muhûrta or auspicious time for her marriage was fixed at the tenth ghaṭikâ1 of that night. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z A betrothal, it may be, is serious, Arranged by grave-faced parents with stately rites; Yawns are serious and so is repletion. Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-08-08T02:00:15.947Z The following is a close paraphrase of the Swedish original: Niagara is the betrothal of Earth's life With the Heavenly life. Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier 2011-08-06T02:00:04.917Z Foolish girl, is not thy betrothal a great occasion? The Village of Youth and Other Fairy Tales 2011-08-06T02:00:04.530Z Hardly, however, had the betrothal occurred before it was clouded by business reverses which had overtaken the prospective son-in-law. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z Notice that the betrothal took place although Isaac was not there. Heroes of Israel Text of the Hero Stories with Notes and Questions for Young Students 2011-08-05T02:00:47.727Z My parents, for instance; no one could have found a happier pair, yet they were introduced to each other at their betrothal. Judith Trachtenberg A Novel 2011-08-03T02:00:13.470Z In processions and pageants, at banquets, weddings, betrothals, christenings, funerals, on every occasion in life, the people wore headgear which helped to make the picture. In the Days of the Guild 2011-08-03T02:00:12.687Z My grandmother had performed the kind office of announcing the betrothal to Miss Sarah, and this good woman’s reply was characteristic. The Heart's Country 2011-08-02T02:00:26.847Z She wished to announce our betrothal formally at a reception for me this winter. Marjorie Dean, College Senior 2011-08-01T02:00:12.720Z It would seem that they all went down to make the betrothal feast. Heroes of Israel Text of the Hero Stories with Notes and Questions for Young Students 2011-08-05T02:00:47.727Z But there was no talk of betrothal as yet. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Well one day he was very happy, the betrothal was solemnized, and now the wedding is to come off. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z He greeted the morning of this day, the anniversary of his betrothal, with singular feelings. Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague 2011-07-27T02:00:26.233Z That letter was placed in her guardian’s hands, and the result was an interview and a betrothal. Crying for the Light, Vol. 1 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago 2011-07-23T02:00:10.740Z But when, after the betrothal ceremony, he requested a private audience and was refused, he bit his lips and muttered, "Albert's prating has already produced its effect; she is aware of my relations with Cornelia!" A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z The more quickly all these business matters are settled, the sooner our betrothal can be announced. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z We will tell no one as yet of our betrothal but my faithful foster-father Heim, without whose blessing I can take no step in life. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z Eight days hence, Sunday the eighth of November--it is exactly the anniversary of our betrothal--I shall be with you by midnight.... Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague 2011-07-27T02:00:26.233Z The trees and the birds were the only witnesses of that silent betrothal. The Journal of Countess Fran?oise Krasinska Great Grandmother of Victor Emmanuel 2011-07-10T02:00:25.767Z The solemn betrothal at last took place, and Ottilie remained firm. A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z It is a shocking affair, he is seen everywhere with her; and yet there is no report of a betrothal! On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z On this occasion there were great festivities at Helsingborg, where the royal betrothals were to be celebrated with a tournament. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Do you not hear the nightingale that sang The song of our betrothal in Provence? The Immortal Lure 2011-07-06T02:00:50.730Z "That betrothal will never take place," she said; "Otto will not allow it." A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z Heinrich departed to take his master the betrothal documents, and Albert cheerfully remained behind as steward of the estates of Ottmarsfeld. A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z "Madeleine--no betrothal kiss--after these weary years of waiting and hoping." On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z It may not be long, perhaps, before we hear of a similar betrothal of our young heir-apparent to the beautiful royal maid of Sweden, whom we saw at the tournament. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z No sooner has the betrothal been spoken than Barbara’s father, incensed to it by old Colonel Negly, forbids the Union man his house and his daughter. Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z You know perfectly well that your revelations with regard to the reason for my betrothal have made my marriage impossible. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z In return for the announcement of the betrothal he received a diamond cross, and his secret diplomatic commission was rewarded with the best possible success. A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z But--his sudden silence when she mentioned her betrothal to the duke--his going thus, without a farewell--without a word! On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z Finally, the news of my betrothal went about through the city, and I began to receive congratulations from my comrades. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z Every art has been tried to make her deny the betrothal. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 2011-07-02T02:00:11.323Z And he told her, briefly, and with as much frankness as he could command, the history of his betrothal, and of to-day's wretched scene in the forest. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z "Life in your service is so pleasant, and I love you and my father so dearly, that I haven't the slightest wish for the constant restlessness and feverish excitement of a betrothal." A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z The dragon had been very busy for many years past, and had quite forgotten the princess till the news of her betrothal had reached his ears. The Orange Fairy Book 2011-06-29T02:00:31.520Z THE day of my betrothal is drawing near. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z This was why Grainne deserted Fin, not after she was married, but at the feast of betrothal. Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland 2011-06-29T02:00:25.760Z It was an old letter,—the one written in answer to the announcement of her betrothal. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z In place of taking women by force, at the risk of shedding kindred blood, peaceful betrothals between men and women of different local group names and of different names by descent could be arranged. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Or, rather, my pet, you must cease to imagine that I could prefer any society to yours, any scene to the delightful seclusion of this, our betrothal nook. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z The end of my betrothal is not fixed yet, but it will come before long. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z The next day his betrothal with the princess was celebrated with great pomp. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z At all events, an attempt must be made to spirit him up by a marriage with Magelone, and so the betrothal is fixed for Christmas, the marriage for Easter. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z It was a perturbed betrothal, there were so many people at it. The Pastor's Wife 2011-06-02T02:00:23.873Z Roy knows how to keep his own counsel, and knowing it was his wish that your betrothal should remain secret, for the present, I have mentioned it to no one. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z It is more usual, as well as more satisfactory, for the betrothal to be followed in due time by marriage. Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) 2011-05-28T02:00:21.687Z Finally, the officialit�s had no longer as a rule any jurisdiction over laymen, even in the matter of marriage, except in questions of betrothals, and sometimes in cases of opposition to marriages. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z He was composing a toast to be given at it in honour of the betrothal. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z Nor did he, as he watched the door open and shut seven times and seven times admit the wrong woman, guess that their presence, if Ingeborg came, would immensely help his betrothal. The Pastor's Wife 2011-06-02T02:00:23.873Z Just then in came the two young Princes, who were always pleased to see Akos, and were delighted, though not surprised, to hear of their sister's betrothal. 'Neath the Hoof of the Tartar The Scourge of God 2011-05-26T02:00:15.987Z "Lenette!" he said, moved beyond expression--"why, you know, these are our betrothal flowers!" Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z The marriage and betrothal customs are especially peculiar. Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera 2011-05-17T02:00:17.310Z "To-morrow we will celebrate a double betrothal, and as soon as possible a double marriage!" he began again after a while. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z Their hearts were touched by the respectful ceremony with which Herr Dremmel had conducted his betrothal. The Pastor's Wife 2011-06-02T02:00:23.873Z That is to say, the Parson, so soon as he heard of the betrothal, had set out for the city in order to frustrate murderous deeds and duels on the part of his son. Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. II A Biography 2011-05-14T02:00:08.440Z He pressed her betrothal wreath of roses and forget-me-nots hard to his burning bosom, and placed Nathalie's rosebuds in his pocket. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z Mohamed al-Fayed, father of the dead Dodi, airs his frequent charge that the Windsors and the British Secret Service killed Diana because she was pregnant and about to announce her betrothal to an Egyptian Muslim. Was Princess Di Murdered? Unlawful Killing at Cannes 2011-05-14T00:03:05Z And you, dear Ludwig, what do you say to my betrothal? A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z My father has affianced me to one of the knights of his retinue; but this betrothal is without my consent, if I may be so bold as to confess it to a stranger. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z At first neither could do anything but weep, and they spoke not a word; Clotilda was still more overcome, and her tears still continued to flow, when she began to relate her betrothal. Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. II A Biography 2011-05-14T02:00:08.440Z Death will fop off your ring-finger, all swollen with the betrothal ring. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z The other a stone he had given her on the day of their betrothal. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z Of course this annoys Otto, and my heart rebels against having these first days of our betrothal so spoiled. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z But it was over at last, and the morning came when the betrothal appeared in the Gazette. Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z The formalities of the betrothal itself awaited the return of the Lord, and other circumstances. Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. II A Biography 2011-05-14T02:00:08.440Z The betrothal of art and science were a thing harder to bring about and more profitless to proclaim than “the marriage of heaven and hell.” William Blake A Critical Essay 2011-05-04T02:00:18.110Z We will say the marriage is decided on, that the betrothal will take place; but the marriage must be delayed for a year. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z No betrothal announcements were printed, in order that his name might not appear. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z After the betrothal the people gave rein to their fancy in calculating the dowry which Imma Spoelmann was to receive from her father. Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z When a betrothal takes place, announcement cards are sometimes sent out, but it is not necessary to have specially engraved cards. Book of Etiquette Volume I 2011-04-28T02:00:13.993Z Poor Charlie, he dreaded this marriage," she said, regretfully; "but seemed to be hemmed in by circumstances—a betrothal. A Romance of Toronto A Novel 2011-04-23T02:00:04.677Z He now came in all the confident expectation of formally closing the engagement by the terms of a betrothal. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z With these words she departed, with the agreeable consciousness of having left Otto in no doubt as to the fresh annoyances entailed upon him by his betrothal. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z But Malchen was as deep in the Rostock Times, as if her own betrothal were recorded there. Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z In this moment of Gwen Wynn's supreme misery—acme of jealous spite—were George Shenstone to renew his proposal, she might pluck the betrothal ring from her finger, and give answer, "I will!" Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z It was not until the eighteenth century that the Protestant Church in Germany adopted the rule that a marriage is not concluded simply by betrothal or mutual agreement, but requires a formal religious celebration. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z It was quite a month after that sunny noon on the Emperor's terrace, that Maria Luisa Ir�a de Bourbon was informed of her betrothal to the Grand Duke Feodor Stanief. The Game and the Candle 2011-04-03T02:00:16.907Z Does not your letter, written in the first joy of your betrothal, speak of a 'want' in your happiness? A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z "You don't look quite so blooming, my honored friend," said the rector to Br�sig, "as at the time when we drank punch together, at the betrothals." Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z There had been vows between them when they parted—vows out of number, and kisses and tears; but no betrothal, and never a letter. At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z A betrothal entered into through force or fear, or during a state of intoxication or temporary insanity, is not valid. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z To the French mind the idea of the betrothal of a man and a girl without the necessary means for immediately entering the state of matrimony is looked at with the most extreme disfavour. France 2011-03-27T02:00:11.847Z I leave by the next train, and thus afford you a plausible excuse for the dissolution of our betrothal. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z She did another thing, which the minister had not inculcated at her betrothal,--she condemned his failings, and gave him daily of her own vinegar to drink and of her sorrel to eat. Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z She spoke of the sanctity, the binding character, of the German betrothal. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z No man or woman who is bound by a betrothal or by an undissolved marriage can marry a third person. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z The Anglo-Saxon method of a growing and entirely non-committal intimacy followed by a period of betrothal scarcely exists in France. France 2011-03-27T02:00:11.847Z In his solitude he had come to be forty-five years old; it was an article of faith in Austrian society that he never would marry, when suddenly his betrothal to Wjera Zinsenburg was announced. 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z You must know, Triddelsitz, we are celebrating a double betrothal here, to-day, and that is the principal thing; the rector's sermon is only the fringe about the garment. Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z He addressed her as his sister, confessed his secret betrothal, and implored her kind interest for Zinka. Our Own Set A Novel 2011-03-26T02:00:12.923Z Betrothal.—A betrothal or engagement to marry carries with it no legal obligation. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z My sister's past, her betrothal to the poor boy's brother, condemn her never to marry him. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z For a year the betrothal was kept up, and then the tie was suddenly snapped. 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z It was the most dismal of betrothals: Esther sobbed and cried, my mother sobbed and cried, Uncle Julius sobbed and cried daily. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z Mrs. Mynors hid her face behind her perfumed wisp of lawn; but, then, she would have done that in any case at such a moment as her daughter's betrothal. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z In addition, the betrothal must either have been public or capable of easy proof. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z And, with this not excessive measure of congratulation, poor Peggy has to be content, on the night of her betrothal. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z He thought of the first happy days of his betrothal in Paris; image after image passed before his mind with beguiling sweetness;--for a moment he forgot everything. 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z Stella's betrothal to Edgar is now a week old. Erlach Court 2011-03-12T03:00:24.407Z While Mrs. Lee lived, all went on well; and although a very gentle, loving woman, she exerted a considerable influence over her husband, and persuaded him to consent to their early betrothal. Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z For members of the Russian Church the solemn betrothal, which formerly took place some time previous to the marriage, now introduces the wedding ceremony. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z The fact is, I provoked her; the marriage would never have taken place if I had not most injudiciously set myself in opposition to Emma's betrothal to the Pole. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z Were some stranger to enter he might consider thee a high priestess or a goddess, but never a woman at the time of happy betrothal.” The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt 2011-03-08T03:00:42.177Z Shall he, like his namesake in the opera, rush in at the moment when the betrothal is going on and shout out his veto? Erlach Court 2011-03-12T03:00:24.407Z By Chinese betrothal custom, the groom presents his bride's family with a whole, celebratory suckling pig. Hong Kong Is Lovin' McDonald's Wedding Services 2011-03-08T01:40:00Z Like marriage the betrothal can be dissolved only by death or by divorce. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z Two days after his betrothal, Lord Langley left Carlsbad to superintend the preparations at Eyre Castle for the reception of his bride, whom he hoped to take to England at the end of August. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z “I am happy,” said she, “at this moment, though not because of betrothal.” The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt 2011-03-08T03:00:42.177Z Everything is working along smoothly; the betrothal is a mere question of time. Erlach Court 2011-03-12T03:00:24.407Z More and more the recollection of his betrothal shrinks to a purely theoretical hinderance which can and shall be removed. Boris Lensky 2011-03-07T03:00:10.233Z The courts will hold it to be a marriage if the betrothal is regular, even if there is no consummation. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z Erika's betrothal to Lord Langley had produced a sensation in society, but it had been regarded as a very sensible arrangement. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z And when we had finished our betrothal banquet she gave me a lamp and sent me into Jack's room. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z A betrothal festival had been arranged for a day early in September; he could not possibly be absent. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z The Countess has come here to her son's betrothal. Boris Lensky 2011-03-07T03:00:10.233Z This method of procedure is resorted to particularly if cohabitation has taken place subsequent to the betrothal, but in the absence of such cohabitation various causes can render the promise of marriage invalid. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z With every word thus spoken Erika's sense of shame deepened, and she was seized with an intense desire to be frank with Goswyn, and to dispel any illusion he might entertain as to her betrothal. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z The French custom as regards betrothal is repulsive; but I supposed you were French—and——" "I must have inherited independent views. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z "Ah! how that reminds me of my betrothal!" says Selina, moving her fan to and fro in time with the music. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z She is charmed with the betrothal--an extremely suitable match. Boris Lensky 2011-03-07T03:00:10.233Z Unlawful relation with a third party before the marriage, though in the case of the husband only such relations subsequent to the betrothal are considered. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z When, late in the autumn, the Lenzdorffs returned to Berlin, supposing that the little episode of Erika's betrothal was already forgotten by society, they were met on all sides by a malicious show of sympathy. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z Teodoro was therefore summoned back home to assist at a great festivity given in honour of his betrothal; he at once hastened back to Ragusa, in order to break off the engagement contracted for him. The Library Magazine of Select Foreign Literature All volumes 2011-03-02T03:00:25.433Z Glasses are clinked, and scarcely are all seated again when Fainacky toasts the married pair who are celebrating to-day the sixth anniversary of their betrothal. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z We were inconsolable when we heard of her betrothal with Lensky. Asbe?n From the Life of a Virtuoso 2011-02-27T03:00:30.780Z Jewish betrothal must take place in the presence of two competent witnesses. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z My poor husband has coughed during the whole morning, as though the betrothal had gone down the wrong side of his throat! Withered Leaves. Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:17.540Z As he spoke he held ready in one hand a very handsome diamond hoop ring, which was to be the token of their betrothal, for he felt no doubt upon the subject. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z He had absolutely placed the official seal upon his son's betrothal. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z And now she is also glad to see him, is pleased to be with her brother, as she has never yet been glad since her betrothal to Lensky. Asbe?n From the Life of a Virtuoso 2011-02-27T03:00:30.780Z A betrothal may be dissolved on the following grounds: A. Evil conduct. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z There were evenings on which she loved to indulge her thoughts in solitude, and she hoped her fianc� would grant her that privilege once more on the evening before her betrothal. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z If I am not mistaken, there is a date engraved upon it,--the date of your parents' betrothal----Ah! there it is: 'August 28, 1830.' The Eichhofs A Romance 2011-02-19T03:01:37.327Z A betrothal is a contract sealed by a promise. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z A betrothal here is almost as binding and quite as solemn as a marriage. Fr?ulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther 2011-02-17T03:00:18.413Z Three weeks at least must intervene between the betrothal and the wedding. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z We will celebrate our betrothal in the largest, most extensive circle; let that be my care, Herr Rath! Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z Such a betrothal altar is the safest bolt to thrust before all possible longing for freedom. Riven Bonds. Vol. I. A Novel, in Two Volumes 2011-02-16T03:00:38.687Z "Oh, all sorts of things,--about the short-horn calves, and the weight of the hay, and Baron Harry's betrothal; but of course the Herr Baron knew of that." 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z It is the announcement of the betrothal—it is the love-song of the Batrachian. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z This was no very happy betrothal for the young pair. Under a Charm, Vol. III. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:37.767Z Eva looked round, as if imploring aid; all were silent on every side, and looked upon the ground; Blanden, too, was mute; not one comforting word that the betrothal should still be promulgated. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z They gave their hands obediently at the betrothal, which was followed, after a year's reprieve, by the wedding. Riven Bonds. Vol. I. A Novel, in Two Volumes 2011-02-16T03:00:38.687Z It is early in the morning of the day before the famous betrothal festivity. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z "Because it is not now the moment to be thinking of betrothals and weddings," interrupted his mother, with much decision and energy. Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.700Z Perhaps you would like to come to see the betrothal contract signed. The Grandchildren of the Ghetto 2011-02-12T03:00:35.663Z What was unavoidable should only be done when the betrothal ceremony could follow immediately. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z "Your father gave you away when you were a child, Edith; and Edward comes now to claim you by virtue of this betrothal." The Home Mission 2011-02-12T03:00:30.217Z When his betrothal to the wealthy Amanda Gerstel was announced, society declared that he had chosen his bride to augment his collection of coins. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z "Cecilia," murmurs he, imploringly, and then—and then their lips meet, and they kiss each other solemnly, with a passionate tenderness, knowing it is their betrothal they are sealing. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z The reception-rooms of the Nordheim mansion were brilliantly lighted for the celebration not only of the birthday of the daughter of the house, but also of her betrothal. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z Kalzow cleared his throat; he felt that the moment for the announcement of the betrothal had arrived. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z Yes, I got an announcement of his betrothal, and must present to him my congratulations. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z A more exquisite table than that around which the twenty people are assembled who form the rehearsing party for Harry's betrothal festival it would be difficult to imagine. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z In this moment of Gwen Wynn’s supreme misery—acme of jealous spite—were George Shenstone to renew his proposal, she might pluck the betrothal ring from her finger, and give answer, “I will!” Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z We are scarcely surprised, having seen for some time how matters stood with you, and upon my arrival I perceived a betrothal in the air. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z "Does not the poor child glance incessantly at the door, as if she expected a ghost, or some former lover, who would put his veto upon this new betrothal?" Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z His darling's entreaties availed in so far that the original No was rescinded, but just as little was he to be moved to give his consent for a speedy betrothal. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z Unfortunately, I have not the slightest objection to your betrothal to the Harfink girl. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z I have heard some foolish story of your betrothal to that young De Rossi,—to Dino, but it is not true; is it? Vestigia Vol. II. 2011-02-04T03:00:22.950Z Frau Molly turned up her little nose contemptuously; that betrothal never had found favour in her eyes, and at present she was inclined to make short work of it. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z She was sure to come to-morrow; could it have been a betrothal feast without her blessing? Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z "Of course, since the betrothal is to be publicly announced first from here." 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z "I don't see any reason for rejoicing at the young master's betrothal," Lotta replied, crossly, thrusting out her chin defiantly. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z The thrust took effect, for a moment, as if conscious of guilt, Jane lowered her head; the words with which she had announced her betrothal to her father came back to her remembrance. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z "No more than you did at our betrothal!" he interposed, severely. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z Kuhl was no friend of betrothal and marriage feasts; he thought such customs should be left to the savage races of people. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z At present, Cecilia had no ground for complaint as to the dreaded solitude of Odensburg, for her betrothal made the usually quiet Manor the scene of a constant round of social festivities. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z We were all intensely surprised; we had not heard a word of Lato's betrothal, and the day after Harry's letter came the announcement of the marriage. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z You had just become reconciled to my 'daubing,' and were even in a fair way to be proud of it, and now you quarrel with my betrothal, when you ought to be highly gratified. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z His tone was decidedly that of the future lord and master, and upon the very day of his betrothal. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z Should she, however, come to the betrothal, nothing will remain for us but to raise the veil. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z Romeo being gone, the mother enters to announce to the wife her betrothal to Paris, and the early day of marriage. Shakespeare in the Theatre 2011-01-30T03:00:17.973Z At first Frau Rosamunda found it very difficult to assent to this rather imprudent betrothal, but she is now interested in it heart and soul. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z My betrothal with Hertha is at an end. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z A betrothal without, and even against, the consent of parents was something quite outside of the young lady's power of comprehension. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z Nevertheless, to the bride the whole betrothal ceremony appeared upset and saddened by her mother's absence. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z They naturally refused to recognise the betrothal, and invoked heaven and the powers of darkness to their aid in opposing it. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z Up to the present moment he has regarded his betrothal to Paula as a disagreeable temporary entanglement; never has he viewed it as a serious, enduring misfortune. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z I hear that your betrothal to Hertha is annulled. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z The marriage of my granduncle, Baron Ernsthausen of Frankenstein, and my betrothal took place at the same time. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z Your father was not very much at courting, but if he, after two days' betrothal, had fallen asleep while I was entertaining him with my music, I should have aroused him very unceremoniously. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z All around was so sunny and bright and clear--and yet in this hour of her betrothal a shade fell on Gabrielle. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z "What do you really think of Harry's betrothal, Zdena?" she begins at last, after a long silence. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z It was the first public acknowledgment of their betrothal. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z In fact, the 'settlement' of his niece was for him an affair of business, as had been his daughter's betrothal. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z He had not quite finished with his harvest work, but it will soon end, and then he will be ready for the betrothal. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z No matter what sort of ring Van gave her, it could never be so precious to her as this cheap little ring that David had given her to mark their betrothal. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z The very evening before her betrothal she sang it to me; and how deliciously sweet it was! 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z Her betrothal to Raoul has never been publicly annulled, and the year of mourning is just ended. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z Nevertheless she was a most enviable prize, and the announcement of her betrothal caused many a bitter disappointment in aristocratic circles where the heiress had been coveted. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z He believed he owed his former fianc�e and her father too much respect to allow a second betrothal to follow too soon upon the heels of the first. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z The king then ordered food to be set before him, and after he was refreshed the betrothal ceremony was performed. Santal Folk Tales 2011-01-26T03:00:24.700Z "That betrothal seems to me a most mysterious affair," mutters Wodin. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z She utterly refused to yield him obedience, opposed resolutely all effort to carry out her betrothal to her cousin, and, in spite of every precaution, contrived to hold communication with her lover. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z Here were two kindred natures, but surely the conversation was a strange one for the evening of a betrothal and while awaiting a promised bride. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z Besides, Marietta was bound by contract to the theatre for fully six months, and as her betrothal was to remain a secret for the present, she could not obtain an earlier release. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z I agreed to the plan, and I was formally presented to you, our betrothal following a few days later. Success and How He Won It 2011-01-23T03:00:12.077Z Under the circumstances, until, so to speak, the grass had grown over the terrible event, his betrothal to Zdena could not be thought of; the mere idea of it wounded his sense of delicacy. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z All thought this very natural, as was the beaming content on the face of the general, whose special work this betrothal was. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z Must I always be assailed by these hints as to Nordheim's wealth, as if my importance were entirely due to my betrothal? The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z At Furstenstein the daughter of the house was celebrating her betrothal, but she had to take leave of her betrothed, who hastened to his regiment. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z Those few weeks before our betrothal, when you really thought I was going to marry the assessor, you went about with such a rueful face! Vineta The Phantom City 2011-01-21T03:00:10.377Z It was the major who had insisted that Harry should immediately inform his uncle of his betrothal. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z And he comes to the front just at this time, when my betrothal to Hertha makes us especially conspicuous in society. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z He never thought of her wealth, of her betrothal, nor of the future. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z How stupid to him, how vulgar, must have been her wish for a correct betrothal!—no wonder he had given up in dismay. Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z For the first time the betrothal had been alluded to between them, and the mere mention of it seemed sufficient, for even Waldemar did not add a syllable to his congratulations. Vineta The Phantom City 2011-01-21T03:00:10.377Z It was my duty to inform you of my betrothal. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z Moreover, Countess Hertha seems to me changed since her betrothal. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z By her betrothal to the man for whom Delmar had so thorough a contempt Eva had lost every claim to his regard. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z He had made binding promises to Councillor Ernau; the betrothal, if not actually announced, was known everywhere. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z Formal proposal, acceptance, and betrothal kiss followed in quick succession, and Doctor Fabian's future was decided. Vineta The Phantom City 2011-01-21T03:00:10.377Z Yes," she went on, careless as to her companion's attention, "I wrote to the Baron about the wheat and the young calves, and I told him of Baron Harry's betrothal. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z As for his betrothal, every one knows that it is all his grandfather's doing. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z That she had made an apology to Leo the condition of her betrothal caused him to waver for a moment in his judgment of her. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z The betrothal was already an open secret, much discussed among the aristocracy of money as well as of blood. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z Among the upper and middle classes there was usually a betrothal feast, but among the classes living by manual labour this was dispensed with. Bygone Church Life in Scotland 2011-01-14T03:00:48.713Z The old woman's face grew stern as she folded her arms on her flat chest and declared again, "I am curious to know what the master will think of this betrothal." 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z But since our betrothal she has adopted a distant tone; she is perfectly unapproachable. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z Let us leave him to all the joys of his betrothal,--to the lovely Eva. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z The effect of all this gossip was to induce him to hurry as much as possible the public announcement of the betrothal. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z Another form of betrothal was the clasping of hands across a stream. Bygone Church Life in Scotland 2011-01-14T03:00:48.713Z And then a quarrel with a politician would cause you only a temporary annoyance, while the continuance of my betrothal to Paula will simply kill me. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z The Marquis expressed his pleasure in his nephew's betrothal with apparent sincerity. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z "What! when it has been the means of your betrothal?" Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z So soon as the young people had fairly met, there was to be a large garden-party at the Councillor's villa, and the betrothal was to be formally announced. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z The custom of betrothal was very general, but it varied in form in different parts of the kingdom. Bygone Church Life in Scotland 2011-01-14T03:00:48.713Z Meanwhile, the days passed, and the betrothal f�te was near at hand. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z Whose kerchief did I wear, though he never said it was a betrothal gift? The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z I will dictate to you a letter that shall serve as the last chapter of the miserable romance of your betrothal. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z He consented to the present betrothal only to put a stop to disagreeable gossip. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z Theodor was, therefore, summoned back home to assist at a great festivity given in honour of his betrothal. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z It was customary to break these asunder at the betrothal, the man and woman taking the upper and lower ones, and the witness the intermediate ring. The Evolution of Fashion 2011-01-06T03:00:44.710Z This inscription on the back of a large photograph Will had given to me on the day of our betrothal: "To Girlie from her Boy—until death do us part and even in eternity." My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z The phantom which had scared Bertram since the day of his betrothal had become a terrible reality. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z The supposition under which both Bertha and myself, as Herr von Wangen well knows, were induced to give our consent to the betrothal proves to be erroneous, and the betrothal is consequently void. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z Phrases like "sacredness of a vocation" and "consecration of life" were cheapened by repetition; but so also were love episodes and secret betrothals. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z The gimmal betrothal ring was formerly a favourite pattern, and consisted of three circlets attached to a spring or pivot, and could be closed so as to appear like one solid ring. The Evolution of Fashion 2011-01-06T03:00:44.710Z Shortly after that Will insisted upon announcing our betrothal to the star. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z He reciprocated good-humoured old Balthasar's expressions of esteem and good will, but yet he could not help feeling as if the betrothal in some way were not genuine. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z "But you made no reply when I told you that I would arrange that the betrothal should be declared void." Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z She continued to faint at the talk of marriage — even became agitated at the prospect of her younger sister’s impending betrothal. Cases: A Doctor in Iraq, Watching a Faith Healer at Work 2010-12-27T19:46:55Z It was from Pagan Rome that European nations derive the wedding-ring, as they were used in their betrothals long before there is any trace of them elsewhere. The Evolution of Fashion 2011-01-06T03:00:44.710Z A girl was about to become engaged to her future husband, and there was no difficulty in grafting on to the Indian ceremony the mediæval religious rite of betrothal. Adventures Among the Red Indians Romantic Incidents and Perils Amongst the Indians of North and South America 2010-12-20T17:12:20.420Z A betrothal ceremony, accordingly, is the immediate occasion of the coming together of our acquaintances. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z I respect the delicacy which makes you hesitate to be the cause of the rupture of a betrothal which has been publicly announced. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z It did not help the turbulent betrothal that a topless model somehow ended up with photographs of what she said was a pantless Cole on her cellphone, then naughtily reciprocated. After 44 Years of Hurt in World Cups, England Wonders if Its Time Is Now 2010-04-27T17:57:00Z As soon as the betrothal was announced, message boards were buzzing with comment on this modern day Romeo and Juliet. India-Pakistan romance shows all's fair in love, war, tennis and cricket 2010-03-30T16:20:00Z Just before that betrothal, two men allegedly tried to barge into Mirza's home, demanding that she marry them. Sport united - India and Pakistan stars to wed 2010-03-30T05:37:00Z "So there is to be a double betrothal," he remarked, blandly, to the would-be bridegroom; but the latter only turned his back upon him with a muttered imprecation. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z Now, since I know that he knew me at Castle Osternau, I can understand why he left Berlin in despair after learning of my betrothal to you. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z Someone had tipped off a newspaper, The Nation, for this betrothal was extraordinary in a conservative African nation. 2010-02-13T23:04:00Z The bridegroom answers, "I accept from thee her betrothal to myself." The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments So-ho! my lordly brother, My breaker of betrothals—if not creeds— And that is what? Porzia Three days after the betrothal a county assembly was held under the presidency of Administrator Rideghváry. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z He broke off all negotiations for a matrimonial alliance between the royal houses of England and Scotland, and ultimately consented to the betrothal of Mary to the Dauphin of France. John Knox My heart seems like a Christmas number of the "Gartenlaube,"--moonlight, betrothals, lieutenants, and I don't know what! Magda A Play in Four Acts In the days following immediately on their betrothal he had seemed to walk on air. Capricious Caroline Others who fix upon me this affront Of broken and humiliate betrothals! Porzia And didn't you yourself say that this old sofa, where we sat when our betrothal was celebrated, should never leave the house? A Divided Heart and Other Stories I dressed to-day, more or less," Mr. Bulstrode confessed, "in order to attend—well, what shall I call it—a betrothal? The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode It was surely an edelweiss, the simple but beautiful betrothal flower of the European Alps. Under the Southern Cross or Travels in Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Samoa, and Other Pacific Islands To me they were only shadows; the real world was a girl in black and myself, and the girl wore a betrothal ring which was not mine. The Window at the White Cat As to betrothals, give your memory breath: Ours was agreed to end as either willed. Porzia See her you Blest with betrothal and the boon of faith, Chose as the planet-mate of your proud star! Yolanda of Cyprus The next time I come I shall expect to have your betrothal kiss. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies Answer truly: What doth he think of this betrothal and approaching marriage? Comic Tragedies Written by 'Jo' and 'Meg' and Acted by The 'Little Women' This conclusion is probably imaginary, though Edward's death certainly occurred whilst the Dauphin's new betrothal was in progress. The Boke of Noblesse The street has disappeared, the sound of the universe, the setting sun which in a golden glory celebrates our sacred betrothal. Woman My martyrdom occurred the day after she had announced to the court her betrothal to the young Duc de Creil, whose father afterward interfered. One-Act Plays By Modern Authors It so happened that a week after our betrothal my intended and I were invited to a wedding at one of the principal families. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster To sit on the sofa a whole evening between the wives of the burgomaster and the councilor, and talk about servants and betrothals, would kill me. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History They seldom led, either, to betrothal or marriage; for marriage at that period, about 1750, was still as much an affair of business as of the heart. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. In the mean time the soft-hearted mother, sitting in the darkness up stairs, was shedding tears tenderly, and thinking of her own betrothal. Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches Now when these three months are over, the betrothal is celebrated, and the marriage invitations are written. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. After I had written to Stralsund for my parents' consent, and had conferred with my Greifswald relatives and those of my future wife, the invitations for the betrothal were sent out on both sides. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster After this betrothal, a certain space of time having elapsed, the termination of which was in many places legally fixed, the solemn fetching home of the bride to the house of the bridegroom took place. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. I. The following is an example of a similar betrothal, which appeared to the parties interested as especially vehement and impassioned. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. Old Mr. Vickery was delighted too, and a new series of invitations followed in honor of the betrothal; even the superintendent was invited, and came on his hand-car. Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches The wooing still proceeded after the old German fashion, the matrimonial agent still played his part, and the betrothal presents of the bride and bridegroom were still recorded with their accurate worth in money. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. You would then have been able to announce your engagement sous cachet at the courts which you are now visiting; and the betrothal could have been celebrated, at the conclusion of journey, at Sigismundingen. Majesty A Novel After the fair at Basle, my father-in-law, as he could no longer delay, began to prepare for the betrothal, and it was fixed for the week after St. Martin's day. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. I. "The whole company of Chassidim broke some plates."—A betrothal custom. Yiddish Tales In short, he put himself under as firm betrothal bonds as ever a man did in the whole history of betrothals. Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches Then, they had made no secret to one another of their love-affairs; and now Felix made several attempts to return to the subject of his late betrothal. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. The death of her illusions was a final death; after her betrothal she had as it were found herself with a new soul, hardened and girt about with indifference. Majesty A Novel The following letters were written by her to him, from Nuremberg to Frankfort during the time of betrothal. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. I. Would it not have been a betrothal, and must not Edwin have been told? The Children of the World When Norine came back from her walk, Aunt Hetty kissed her, shook hands with the lawyer, and the betrothal was quietly over. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir His arms tightened about her, her head slipped to his shoulder, and they kissed each other—their betrothal kiss. Cinderella Jane She could have loved him for that alone; as it was it settled her; for Moya was of age, and the family had forthwith to make the best of her betrothal. The Shadow of a Man Many men in my position would doubtless have refused their consent to your betrothal, if for no other reason, because of your behaviour to myself. Pharos, The Egyptian A Romance But now, just think of this: ever since the young gentleman upstairs died, the silly thing has worn black as if he had been her brother, and all the betrothal gayety is over. The Children of the World And Aspatria felt as if there ought to have been entirely new words, to express the joy of their betrothal and the sorrow of their parting. A Rose of a Hundred Leaves A Love Story In fact, he apparently became sane again, and I had even consented to our betrothal, when, by accident, I discovered that he and Ferez were having me followed everywhere I went. The Moonlit Way She thus bids adieu to all her friends, and having previously taken the white veil, the betrothal, she now assumes the black, and for ever forswears the world and its pleasures. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" Your betrothal must be announced as speedily as possible. Pharos, The Egyptian A Romance But the happy betrothal of our pretty little neighbor, our landlord's daughter, is really more important to me at this moment, than that Ninus married Semiramis, and Cleopatra had several husbands. The Children of the World When, later on, Mr. Kean took my hand to give it in betrothal to my lover, he found it so burning hot as to attract his attention. Life on the Stage And that very night was to have been a gay one—a party in honour of our betrothal—the night I discovered what he and Ferez had been doing to me. The Moonlit Way "Very kindly; but she informed me of her betrothal." Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. But if early betrothals are the practice, the chances of material alteration in the condition of each of the families are greatly increased. Village Life in China A Study in Sociology A formal betrothal dinner, and Leah's second mother would have heard nothing about the matter, if the wine had not betrayed it. The Children of the World The betrothal you allude to is, as none knows better than yourself, an idle ceremony; and if she loves the fellow, so much the more urgent are the reasons for my request. Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) "It is idle to talk of our betrothal,—I release you." Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) Crowds before the newspaper offices patiently watched for announcements of fresh betrothals. H. R. Chinese violation of the most ordinary rules of prudence and common sense in the matter of the betrothal of their daughters is, to a Westerner, previous to experience and observation, almost incredible. Village Life in China A Study in Sociology The old, oft verified consolation that 'love will come after marriage,' and 'there's no ice which a real fire can't ultimately melt,' helped him through the short period of betrothal. The Children of the World It was the betrothal ring which the king had given to her. On the Heights A Novel "Simply, that he is married already; at least, that species of betrothal which goes for marriage in his free and easy country." Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) They held, and still do hold, banquets on the occasion of weddings and betrothals, using up in one day many turkeys that they have been breeding for a whole year. History of the Spanish Conquest of Yucatan and of the Itzas Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology, Hard University. Vol. VII. To the latter the betrothal of a mere child, scarcely in her teens, is a piece of absolute barbarity. Village Life in China A Study in Sociology In yonder little chapel, where a light now glitters over a shrine, was the betrothal performed. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume II (of II) They were delighted to have a chance to talk of the preparations for the betrothal of Princess Angelica. On the Heights A Novel "At least you accepted my hand in betrothal—" "Stay!" cried she, impetuously. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) "It looks like a betrothal—eh, cousin?" said Raphael, "even by your friend Jean-Marie's telling?" The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion August kept wet and stormy; but on the nineteenth, the day before Guy's birthday and the vigil of their betrothal, the sun came out with the fierceness of late Summer. Plashers Mead A Novel And as she sang, she caught Harry’s beaming glance; and so she sang to him, thrilling his heart with the passionate melody till a love like that of his first betrothal swayed it. Was It Right to Forgive? A Domestic Romance He pulled at the betrothal ring on his finger. On the Heights A Novel The sky looked down sourly on Lenz's betrothal: it rained incessantly for several days following. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. II. The wolf now discovered what fierce strokes a man can give who has been forced into a betrothal, especially when that man is Adam R�ttmann. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. I. He had not believed one word of his aunt's story of Garda's engagement; women were credulous where betrothals were concerned; they were, indeed, congenitally weak in all such matters. East Angels A great change had passed over both bride and bridegroom since that January day when they had sealed their betrothal in the old Abbey church. Her Season in Bath A Story of Bygone Days The formal betrothal was speedily settled by the notary, whom Bruno had brought with him from the capital. On the Heights A Novel This often led to an acquaintance between those who had heretofore been perfect strangers, and, being followed up, it finally led to betrothal and marriage. Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia There was now a perfect strife as to who should concoct the mulled wine, preparing for the betrothal of Adam and the Forest Miller's Tony. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. I. The corner room of the house, on the town side, she arranged especially for betrothal festivities. Landolin "We are in a church," he said; "let us seal our betrothal here, and pray for God's blessing." Her Season in Bath A Story of Bygone Days She regarded it as her duty, and thought herself better able than Bruno, to inform her father of the betrothal, and to invoke his forbearance for this unfortunate, though wealthy, girl. On the Heights A Novel Bring your uncle with you to the betrothal. Edelweiss A Story |
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