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From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
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From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
2.30
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From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
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From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
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From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
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From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
abolishedverbUS /əˈbɑːlɪʃt/
past form of “abolish” — do away with
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
adagenounUS /ˈædədʒ/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
in addition
From this reading We can also hope that every bride will have the sunshine of joy in her heart on her wedding-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
Bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
BridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
bridesnounUS /braɪdz/
plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
BridesmaidsnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪdz/
plural of “bridesmaid” — an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can also hope that every bride will have the sunshine of joy in her heart on her wedding-day.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
DressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We can also hope that every bride will have the sunshine of joy in her heart on her wedding-day.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We can also hope that every bride will have the sunshine of joy in her heart on her wedding-day.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading We can also hope that every bride will have the sunshine of joy in her heart on her wedding-day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We can also hope that every bride will have the sunshine of joy in her heart on her wedding-day.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
icesnounUS /ˈaɪsəz/
plural of “ice” — water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We can also hope that every bride will have the sunshine of joy in her heart on her wedding-day.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading We can also hope that every bride will have the sunshine of joy in her heart on her wedding-day.
KnotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
joined in matrimony
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
on the contrary
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
ReceptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
the rays of the sun
From this reading We can also hope that every bride will have the sunshine of joy in her heart on her wedding-day.
carry out
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
hard to endure
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
TyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
Wedding-Day
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From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
weddingsnounUS /ˈwedɪŋz/
plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Most weddings now take place at 2 o'clock or 2.30, in consequence of the extension of the marriage hours, and this has in a great measure abolished the old "breakfast," which was a rather trying affair for all concerned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _The Wedding-Day--What is expected of (1) The Bride; (2) The Bridesmaids; (3) The Bridegroom; (4) The Best Man; (5) The Bride's Parents--At the Bride's House--Dressing--Starting for the Church--The Tying of the Knot--Social Aspect--Reception or Breakfast._ The Wedding-Day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Happy is the Bride that the Sun shines on!" runs the old adage, but we may hope that the lives of all English brides are not as grey as the skies under which they are often married.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We can also hope that every bride will have the sunshine of joy in her heart on her wedding-day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, a more informal reception takes place on the return from church, with champagne, tea, ices, and all sorts of pretty light refreshments.
