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Chapter III
Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced. Charles Danville and Rose Trudaine were now man and wife. The prophecy of the magnificent sunset overnight had not proved false. It was a cloudless day on the marriage morning. The nuptial ceremonies had proceeded smoothly throughout, and had even satisfied Madame Danville.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The nuptial ceremonies had proceeded smoothly throughout, and had even satisfied Madame Danville.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was a cloudless day on the marriage morning.”
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading “The prophecy of the magnificent sunset overnight had not proved false.”
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading “The nuptial ceremonies had proceeded smoothly throughout, and had even satisfied Madame Danville.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a cloudless day on the marriage morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charles Danville and Rose Trudaine were now man and wife.
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From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
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From this reading The nuptial ceremonies had proceeded smoothly throughout, and had even satisfied Madame Danville.
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From this reading Charles Danville and Rose Trudaine were now man and wife.
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From this reading It was a cloudless day on the marriage morning.
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From this reading Charles Danville and Rose Trudaine were now man and wife.
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From this reading It was a cloudless day on the marriage morning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The nuptial ceremonies had proceeded smoothly throughout, and had even satisfied Madame Danville.
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From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
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From this reading The prophecy of the magnificent sunset overnight had not proved false.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The prophecy of the magnificent sunset overnight had not proved false.
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From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
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From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
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From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a cloudless day on the marriage morning.
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From this reading The nuptial ceremonies had proceeded smoothly throughout, and had even satisfied Madame Danville.
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From this reading The prophecy of the magnificent sunset overnight had not proved false.
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From this reading Charles Danville and Rose Trudaine were now man and wife.
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From this reading It was a cloudless day on the marriage morning.
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From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
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From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a cloudless day on the marriage morning.
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From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The prophecy of the magnificent sunset overnight had not proved false.
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From this reading Charles Danville and Rose Trudaine were now man and wife.
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From this reading The nuptial ceremonies had proceeded smoothly throughout, and had even satisfied Madame Danville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The prophecy of the magnificent sunset overnight had not proved false.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a cloudless day on the marriage morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
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From this reading The prophecy of the magnificent sunset overnight had not proved false.
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From this reading The nuptial ceremonies had proceeded smoothly throughout, and had even satisfied Madame Danville.
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From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading The prophecy of the magnificent sunset overnight had not proved false.
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From this reading The prophecy of the magnificent sunset overnight had not proved false.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charles Danville and Rose Trudaine were now man and wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nuptial ceremonies had proceeded smoothly throughout, and had even satisfied Madame Danville.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nuptial ceremonies had proceeded smoothly throughout, and had even satisfied Madame Danville.
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From this reading The prophecy of the magnificent sunset overnight had not proved false.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The nuptial ceremonies had proceeded smoothly throughout, and had even satisfied Madame Danville.
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From this reading Charles Danville and Rose Trudaine were now man and wife.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Inexorably the important morrow came: irretrievably, for good or for evil, the momentous marriage-vow was pronounced.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Charles Danville and Rose Trudaine were now man and wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charles Danville and Rose Trudaine were now man and wife.
