Matrimony 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 25 /ˈmæt.rɪ.mə.ni/ (noun) the condition or state of being married, union, wedlock, nuptials, marriage, married state, monogamy, wedding In celebrating the sacrament of Holy Matrimony, many people proclaim the communion of love between the spouses and ask God’s blessing on the new couple that their nuptial union might be…
Bachelor 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 Bachelor 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 /ˈbætʃ.əl.əʳ/ (noun) unmarried man, single man, unattached man, eligible male, confirmed bachelor, young knight – a person holding the first degree from a university Bachelor parties have a reputation for being raunchy and raucous (which we can probably thank Hollywood for).…
The Cactus by O. Henry The Cactus by O. Henry Available in the public domain at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ The most notable thing about Time is that it is so purely relative. A large amount of reminiscence is, by common consent, conceded to the drowning man; and it is not past belief that one may review an…
The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid Available in the public domain at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ Far out in the ocean the water is as blue as the petals of the loveliest cornflower, and as clear as the purest glass. But it is very deep too. It goes down deeper than any anchor rope will go, and many,…
Cinderella – English Fairy Tale Cinderella – English Fairy Tale Available in the public domain at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ Once there was a gentleman who married for his second wife the proudest and most haughty woman that was ever seen. She had by a former husband two daughters of her own humor, who were, indeed, exactly like…
Regret by Kate Chopin Regret by Kate Chopin Available in the public domain at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ MAMZELLE AURLIE possessed a good strong figure, ruddy cheeks, hair that was changing from brown to gray, and a determined eye. She wore a man’s hat about the farm, and an old blue army overcoat when it was cold, and…
The Story of an Hour The Story of an Hour “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin was originally published in Vogue in December 6, 1894. It is in the public domain and was accessed through Wikisource. Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as…
Connubial 1100 Words You Need Connubial 1100 Words You Need /kəˈnjuː.bi.əl/ (adj) related to marriage, conjugal, marital, matrimonial, connected with marriage, nuptial, married, wedded For a successful marriage, to benefit those who are going to get married and also for those who are already living a married life. How to live a happy married life:…
Spouse Spouse (noun) /spaʊs/ someone’s wife or husband: The company staff were allowed to take their spouses to the opening ceremony.
Bigamy Bigamy (noun) /ˈbɪg.ə.mi/ the crime of being married to more than one spouse at the same time Bigamy is not considered to be a crime in some nations and cultures.