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Chapter XI
HUSBAND AND WIFE ". . to love, cherish, and to obey till death us do part." Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner. A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
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higher than, or over, something
From this reading “A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.”
later than; following
From this reading “A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “. to love, cherish, and to obey till death us do part."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “. to love, cherish, and to obey till death us do part."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
later than; following
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
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From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUSBAND AND WIFE ".
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner.
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From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
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From this reading Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner.
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From this reading Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner.
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From this reading . to love, cherish, and to obey till death us do part."
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From this reading Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner.
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From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
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From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
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From this reading . to love, cherish, and to obey till death us do part."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading . to love, cherish, and to obey till death us do part."
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From this reading Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner.
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From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
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From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
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From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
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From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner.
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From this reading HUSBAND AND WIFE ".
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From this reading Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner.
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From this reading . to love, cherish, and to obey till death us do part."
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From this reading . to love, cherish, and to obey till death us do part."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading . to love, cherish, and to obey till death us do part."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
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From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
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From this reading Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Christine raised her soft brown eyes shyly and looked at Jimmy Challoner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
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From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
up to a particular time
From this reading . to love, cherish, and to obey till death us do part."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading . to love, cherish, and to obey till death us do part."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading . to love, cherish, and to obey till death us do part."
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From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
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From this reading HUSBAND AND WIFE ".
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From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A ray of sunlight, piercing the stained glass window above the altar, fell on her face and slim figure; her voice was quite clear and steady, though a little sad perhaps, as she slowly repeated the words after the rather bored-looking clergyman.
