If we were not willing, they possessed the power of —— us to do them justice.
The lessons of adversity sometimes soften and ——, but as often they indurate and pervert.
MARRIAGE ([page 236]).
QUESTIONS.
1. What does matrimony specifically denote? 2. What two senses has marriage? 3. From what language is wedlock derived? what is its distinctive use? 4. What is the meaning of wedding? nuptials?
EXAMPLES.
Let me not to the —— of true minds admit impediments.
The lover was killed in a duel on the night before the intended ——.
I'll join my eldest daughter, and my joy,
To him forthwith in holy —— bonds.