used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The three names signed to this testimony are so important that I wish to tell you something about these men.
(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 who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading You have learned a little about them already, but here is a good place to tell you something more about their lives.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
have
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You have learned a little about them already, but here is a good place to tell you something more about their lives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
Cowdery
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From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
opinion or judgment
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
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 You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You have learned a little about them already, but here is a good place to tell you something more about their lives.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have learned a little about them already, but here is a good place to tell you something more about their lives.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You have learned a little about them already, but here is a good place to tell you something more about their lives.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The three names signed to this testimony are so important that I wish to tell you something about these men.
of great significance or value
From this reading The three names signed to this testimony are so important that I wish to tell you something about these men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
set down according to a plan
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading You have learned a little about them already, but here is a good place to tell you something more about their lives.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You have learned a little about them already, but here is a good place to tell you something more about their lives.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You have learned a little about them already, but here is a good place to tell you something more about their lives.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
the force of workers available
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You have learned a little about them already, but here is a good place to tell you something more about their lives.
Moromon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
used to form the superlative
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading You have learned a little about them already, but here is a good place to tell you something more about their lives.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The three names signed to this testimony are so important that I wish to tell you something about these men.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The three names signed to this testimony are so important that I wish to tell you something about these men.
express in words
From this reading The three names signed to this testimony are so important that I wish to tell you something about these men.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading The three names signed to this testimony are so important that I wish to tell you something about these men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THREE WITNESSES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE THREE WITNESSES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
Whitmer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
which person or people
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
belonging to which person
From this reading All who read this book ought to turn to one of the first pages of the Book of Moromon and read a paragraph signed by three men whose names are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The three names signed to this testimony are so important that I wish to tell you something about these men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
WITNESSESnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading THE THREE WITNESSES.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will notice in that paragraph that these men bear a most solemn witness that the book is true; that an angel of God came to them with the plates and laid them before their eyes; and that they were translated by the gift and power of God.
