used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After they had crossed the Missouri river into Jackson county, many people came to see these wonders, the "Mormons."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
give encouragement to
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
placed crosswise
From this reading After they had crossed the Missouri river into Jackson county, many people came to see these wonders, the "Mormons."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
the act of departing
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN MISSOURI PRISONS.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After they had crossed the Missouri river into Jackson county, many people came to see these wonders, the "Mormons."
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
and nothing more
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
immediately past
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After they had crossed the Missouri river into Jackson county, many people came to see these wonders, the "Mormons."
march in a procession
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
MISSOURInounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading IN MISSOURI PRISONS.
MormonsnounUS /ˈmɔːrmənz/
church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah
From this reading After they had crossed the Missouri river into Jackson county, many people came to see these wonders, the "Mormons."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
PRISONSnounUS /ˈprɪzənz/
plural of “prison” — a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading IN MISSOURI PRISONS.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading After they had crossed the Missouri river into Jackson county, many people came to see these wonders, the "Mormons."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After they had crossed the Missouri river into Jackson county, many people came to see these wonders, the "Mormons."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After they had crossed the Missouri river into Jackson county, many people came to see these wonders, the "Mormons."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
in the direction of
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
which person or people
From this reading From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were marched towards Jackson county.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading After they had crossed the Missouri river into Jackson county, many people came to see these wonders, the "Mormons."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At first General Wilson who had them in charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."
