But you may say "A married couple," or, "A married pair," or, "A
couple of fowls," &c, in any case where one of each sex is to be
understood.
Instead of "They are united together in the bonds of
matrimony," say "They are united in matrimony," or, "They are
married."
Instead of "We travel slow," say "We travel slowly."
Instead of "He plunged down into the river," say "He
plunged into the river."
Instead of "He jumped from off of the scaffolding," say
"He jumped off from the scaffolding."
Instead of "He came the last of all," say "He came the
last."
Instead of "universal," with reference to things that
have any limit, say "general;" "generally approved," instead of
"universally approved;" "generally beloved," instead of "universally
beloved."
Instead of "They ruined one another," say "They ruined
each other."
Instead of "If in case I succeed," say "If I succeed."