aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Another strange thing was that these preachers began to tell untruths about him, and seemed to hate him for what he told.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All such things had ceased with the apostles of old, they said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading THE ANGEL MORONI.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another strange thing was that these preachers began to tell untruths about him, and seemed to hate him for what he told.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
apostlesnounUS /əˈpɑːsəlz/
plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading All such things had ceased with the apostles of old, they said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Another strange thing was that these preachers began to tell untruths about him, and seemed to hate him for what he told.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
a youthful male person
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading All such things had ceased with the apostles of old, they said.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another strange thing was that these preachers began to tell untruths about him, and seemed to hate him for what he told.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
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 The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All such things had ceased with the apostles of old, they said.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Another strange thing was that these preachers began to tell untruths about him, and seemed to hate him for what he told.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
MORONI
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From this reading THE ANGEL MORONI.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All such things had ceased with the apostles of old, they said.
preachersnounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Another strange thing was that these preachers began to tell untruths about him, and seemed to hate him for what he told.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Another strange thing was that these preachers began to tell untruths about him, and seemed to hate him for what he told.
strangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
express in words
From this reading Another strange thing was that these preachers began to tell untruths about him, and seemed to hate him for what he told.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ANGEL MORONI.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Another strange thing was that these preachers began to tell untruths about him, and seemed to hate him for what he told.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
a special situation
From this reading The strangest thing to the boy was that the preachers of religion, instead of being glad at such glorious news, told him it was from the devil, and that God did not give any more revelations from heaven.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All such things had ceased with the apostles of old, they said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
untruthsnounUS /ənˈtruːθs/
plural of “untruth” — a false statement
From this reading Another strange thing was that these preachers began to tell untruths about him, and seemed to hate him for what he told.
a vivid mental image
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
at the time that
From this reading When Joseph told of his vision to some of his friends he was surprised to find that they did not believe him, but made fun of what he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All such things had ceased with the apostles of old, they said.
