adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
bankruptverbUS /ˈbæŋkrəpt/
reduce to bankruptcy
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MORRIS, THE MARRIED MAN More than three years had gone by.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading MORRIS, THE MARRIED MAN More than three years had gone by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MORRIS, THE MARRIED MAN More than three years had gone by.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
heartfeltadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtfelt/
sincerely earnest
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MORRIS, THE MARRIED MAN More than three years had gone by.
MARRIEDadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading MORRIS, THE MARRIED MAN More than three years had gone by.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
Monksland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORRIS, THE MARRIED MAN More than three years had gone by.
MORRISnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading MORRIS, THE MARRIED MAN More than three years had gone by.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
rejoicings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MORRIS, THE MARRIED MAN More than three years had gone by.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORRIS, THE MARRIED MAN More than three years had gone by.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MORRIS, THE MARRIED MAN More than three years had gone by.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading To him, indeed, this union was the cause of heartfelt and earnest rejoicings, which is not strange, seeing that it meant nothing less than a new lease of life to an ancient family that was on the verge of disappearance.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Although the wedding was what is called “quiet” on account of the recent death of the bride’s father, the Colonel, who gave her away, was careful that it should be distinguished by a certain stamp of modest dignity, which he considered to be fitting to the station and fortune of the parties.
WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within twelve weeks of the date of the conversation recorded in the last chapter Morris and Mary were married in Monksland church.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Morris not married the race would have become extinct, at any rate in the direct line; and had he married where there was no money, it might, as his father thought, become bankrupt, which in his view was almost worse.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading MORRIS, THE MARRIED MAN More than three years had gone by.
