Food and drink were served in such profusion at the wedding that the bride and groom began to wonder if they should not have invited more guests.
Source: tatoeba (1962)
Began
//bɪˈɡæn//
Synonyms for "began" (1 found)
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The bear began tearing at the tent.
Source: tatoeba (18083)
A strong wind began to set in.
Source: tatoeba (19188)
He began to work for that company last year.
Source: tatoeba (19446)
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