An object of an ardent desire.
Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
A personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal.
A desire, as in (sense 1), for another person to achieve these things.
To seek after ambitiously or eagerly; to covet.
A strong obsession or attachment for something or someone.
A tale of high adventure.
An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.
A mysterious, exciting, or fascinating quality.
A romanza, or sentimental ballad.
An adventure, or series of extraordinary events, resembling those narrated in romances.
A story or novel dealing with idealized love.
An embellished account of something; an idealized lie.
A dreamy, imaginative habit of mind; a disposition to ignore what is real.
A story relating to chivalry; a story involving knights, heroes, adventures, quests, etc.
Idealized love which is pure or beautiful.
To woo; to court.
To write or tell romantic stories, poetry, letters, etc.
To talk extravagantly and imaginatively; to build castles in the air.