1 The nuptials of our hero, thus formally approved by his father, were celebrated in the most august of temples, the noble Minster of York.
2 The ringers at East Egdon were announcing the nuptials of Eustacia and her son.
Return of the Native By Thomas HardyContext Highlight In BOOK 3: 7 The Morning and the Evening of a Day 3 Don't economize on the nuptials, do not prune them of their splendors; don't scrimp on the day when you beam.
Les Misérables 5 By Victor HugoContext Highlight In BOOK 5: CHAPTER VI—THE TWO OLD MEN DO EVERYTHING, EACH ONE AFTER ... 4 The nuptials of Amphitrite, a rosy cloud, nymphs with well dressed locks and entirely naked, an Academician offering quatrains to the goddess, a chariot drawn by marine monsters.
Les Misérables 5 By Victor HugoContext Highlight In BOOK 5: CHAPTER VI—THE TWO OLD MEN DO EVERYTHING, EACH ONE AFTER ... 5 He begins with congratulations on the approaching nuptials of my eldest daughter, of which, it seems, he has been told by some of the good-natured, gossiping Lucases.
6 One may, in a case of exigency, introduce the reader into a nuptial chamber, not into a virginal chamber.
7 Old shoes and slippers do not, as yet, form a part of our nuptial celebrations; but patience, as good taste continues to spread, we shall come to that.
Les Misérables 5 By Victor HugoContext Highlight In BOOK 6: CHAPTER I—THE 16TH OF FEBRUARY, 1833 8 A nuptial bed makes a nook of dawn amid the shadows.
Les Misérables 5 By Victor HugoContext Highlight In BOOK 6: CHAPTER II—JEAN VALJEAN STILL WEARS HIS ARM IN A SLING 9 It formed part of the nuptial present he made his wife, and it is magnificent.
The Three Musketeers By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In 38 HOW, WITHOUT INCOMMDING HIMSELF, ATHOS PROCURES HIS EQUIPMENT 10 The day was fair, the wind favourable; all smiled on our nuptial embarkation.