achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
chanternoun
reed pipe with finger holes on which the melody is played
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading These loving hearts, after the trials they had gone through found in their union the happiness they deserved.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading These loving hearts, after the trials they had gone through found in their union the happiness they deserved.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
Giles's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading These loving hearts, after the trials they had gone through found in their union the happiness they deserved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading These loving hearts, after the trials they had gone through found in their union the happiness they deserved.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It is needless to say that Harry and Nell were happy.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading It is needless to say that Harry and Nell were happy.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading These loving hearts, after the trials they had gone through found in their union the happiness they deserved.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that Harry and Nell were happy.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
LEGENDnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading These loving hearts, after the trials they had gone through found in their union the happiness they deserved.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that Harry and Nell were happy.
Nell
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From this reading It is needless to say that Harry and Nell were happy.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
pipernounUS /ˈpaɪpər/
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
Ryan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that Harry and Nell were happy.
SILFAX
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
SixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
St
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From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
StarrnounUS /stɑːr/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
strangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that Harry and Nell were happy.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These loving hearts, after the trials they had gone through found in their union the happiness they deserved.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These loving hearts, after the trials they had gone through found in their union the happiness they deserved.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading These loving hearts, after the trials they had gone through found in their union the happiness they deserved.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading These loving hearts, after the trials they had gone through found in their union the happiness they deserved.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading These loving hearts, after the trials they had gone through found in their union the happiness they deserved.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On this memorable occasion, Jack Ryan, in his favorite character of piper, and in all the glory of full dress, blew up his chanter, and astonished the company by the unheard of achievement of playing, singing, and dancing all at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is needless to say that Harry and Nell were happy.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading James Starr and Simon Ford, henceforth free from the anxieties which had so long distressed them, joyously presided over the entertainment which followed the ceremony, and prolonged it to the following day.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE LEGEND OF OLD SILFAX Six months after these events, the marriage, so strangely interrupted, was finally celebrated in St. Giles’s chapel, and the young couple, who still wore mourning garments, returned to the cottage.
