Vocabulary Flashcards: Dialogue on pursuit, union, and governance

Vocabulary flashcards derived from a short dialogue about pursuit, marriage proposals, and political governance.

hunt

A pursuit or quest; here used as a metaphor for seeking alternative paths or opportunities.

ball

A formal social dance or event; symbolically, a fleeting opportunity that will slip away if not acted on.

union

A joining or alliance, especially marriage; in the text, the king has proposed their union.

blessing

Approval or favorable endorsement; the marriage proposal is presented as a blessing.

governance

The act or system of governing; the method or style of rule being discussed.

harsh rage

Extreme anger or fury; criticized here as not reflecting true greatness.

hearts of the Swiss

Public loyalty or affection of the Swiss people; used to warn that harsh governance could lose public support.