Possessives

• king: Believe me, I'll help you become the king's son-in-law.

Converse of object

• become: So then they had to have special classes for him to explain how to become a son-in-law.

• love: Treasured memories of my very dearly loved son-in-law, with thanks for your help and kindness.

• banish: Cheek By Jowl presents Shakespeare's tale of stolen sons, a banished son-in-law, a daughter on the run and a wicked stepmother.

Adjective modifier

• future: Do you think higher rank or more wealth would make much difference in your feelings toward a future son-in-law?

• new: Smith gave the Gazette to his new son-in-law, which Thompson converted in sympathy from Conservative to Liberal.

• own: He is your own son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard, and highly respected by everyone in the royal court.

• intended: The year was 1950 and Joan's father was invited to meet his intended son-in-law and watch him perform on stage.

• ideal: Not quite certain that Bertie would make the ideal son-in-law.

Modifies a noun

• nigel.: Your loving wife Peggy, daughter Christine and son-in-law Nigel. xxx.