used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Marrying for Love; for Money; for a Home; for a Housekeeper--Concluding Remarks._ Marrying for Love.
(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 In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
bearableadjectiveUS /ˈberəbəl/
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
cannot
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From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
ConcludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading _Marrying for Love; for Money; for a Home; for a Housekeeper--Concluding Remarks._ Marrying for Love.
cynicsnounUS /ˈsɪnɪks/
plural of “cynic” — someone who is critical of the motives of others
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Marrying for Love; for Money; for a Home; for a Housekeeper--Concluding Remarks._ Marrying for Love.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Marrying for Love; for Money; for a Home; for a Housekeeper--Concluding Remarks._ Marrying for Love.
HousekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading _Marrying for Love; for Money; for a Home; for a Housekeeper--Concluding Remarks._ Marrying for Love.
How
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From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
improvidencenoun
a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources
From this reading Marrying for love need not mean improvidence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Marrying for Love; for Money; for a Home; for a Housekeeper--Concluding Remarks._ Marrying for Love.
Love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
joined in matrimony
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
MarryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading _Marrying for Love; for Money; for a Home; for a Housekeeper--Concluding Remarks._ Marrying for Love.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Marrying for love need not mean improvidence.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading _Marrying for Love; for Money; for a Home; for a Housekeeper--Concluding Remarks._ Marrying for Love.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Marrying for love need not mean improvidence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marrying for love need not mean improvidence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
pessimistsnounUS /ˈpesəmɪsts/
plural of “pessimist” — a person who expects the worst
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading _Marrying for Love; for Money; for a Home; for a Housekeeper--Concluding Remarks._ Marrying for Love.
express in words
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of all that the cynics and pessimists may say, Love should be the Lord of Marriage.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
at the time that
From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading True happiness cannot exist without it, however great the wealth or exalted the position of the married pair may be, while the worst evils of life are lightened and made bearable by its presence.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading "How sweet the mutual yoke of Man and Wife When holy fires maintain Love's heavenly life!"
