Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

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From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

someone who offers opposition

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

past form of “challenge” — take exception to

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

argue with one another

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

being one more than seven

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

let have

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading WAR HILL.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading MISSIONARY INCIDENTS.

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading MISSIONARY INCIDENTS.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

not any; not one

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

-ing form of “persecute” — cause to suffer

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SIGN-SEEKING.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Elder J. M. Grant Challenged to Debate--Boone's Hill Chosen as the Place--His Antagonist gets Six Ministers to Help him--Demoralized Ministers send for Another to Assist them--Inglorious Defeat of the Eight--One of them Absent-Minded--Change of Name to "War Hill."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Curious Coincidence--Impression upon Miss Floyd--Her Acknowledgment--Challenged by Mr. Ruby--Meeting by Chance--Elder Grant's Estimate of Mr. Ruby--The Preacher Cowed.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading WAR HILL.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Persecuting the Missionaries--A Discussion--Not Content with Bible Proof-;--A Sign Demanded--No Signs Promised the Unbelievers--Warned to Repent, or Endure the Curse of God--The Result.