Both Uses of
ardent
in
Emma
- …she found her subject cut up—her hand seized—her attention demanded, and Mr. Elton actually making violent love to her: availing himself of the precious opportunity, declaring sentiments which must be already well known, hoping—fearing—adoring—ready to die if she refused him; but flattering himself that his ardent attachment and unequalled love and unexampled passion could not fail of having some effect, and in short, very much resolved on being seriously accepted as soon as possible.†
Chpt 1.15-16
- It must be her ardent wish that Harriet might be disappointed; and she hoped, that when able to see them together again, she might at least be able to ascertain what the chances for it were.†
Chpt 3.11-12 *
Definition:
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(ardent) showing or feeling intense emotion -- typically strong positive feelings such as enthusiasm or love