1844
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From this reading It was in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, in the month of June, 1844.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
ALMIGHTYnounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON--REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF HELP FROM THE ALMIGHTY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading It was in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, in the month of June, 1844.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading My extreme youth prevented me from realizing the responsibilities of a mission.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON--REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF HELP FROM THE ALMIGHTY.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON--REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF HELP FROM THE ALMIGHTY.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON--REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF HELP FROM THE ALMIGHTY.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, in the month of June, 1844.
an occurrence of something
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON--REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF HELP FROM THE ALMIGHTY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, in the month of June, 1844.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, in the month of June, 1844.
engage in
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My extreme youth prevented me from realizing the responsibilities of a mission.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, in the month of June, 1844.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON--REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF HELP FROM THE ALMIGHTY.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON--REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF HELP FROM THE ALMIGHTY.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
Pittsylvania
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, in the month of June, 1844.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading My extreme youth prevented me from realizing the responsibilities of a mission.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading My extreme youth prevented me from realizing the responsibilities of a mission.
unusual or striking
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON--REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF HELP FROM THE ALMIGHTY.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading My extreme youth prevented me from realizing the responsibilities of a mission.
Sebert
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From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
SERMONnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON--REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF HELP FROM THE ALMIGHTY.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
Shelton
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From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
carry out
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON--REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF HELP FROM THE ALMIGHTY.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading It was in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, in the month of June, 1844.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Never shall I forget the first time I was called upon to make an effort to preach the gospel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had been ordained an Elder and set apart to take a mission to Virginia, in company with Elder Sebert C. Shelton.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading My extreme youth prevented me from realizing the responsibilities of a mission.
