Chapter I

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

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Virtuous and honorable actions are the stones by which we build the mansion of character.

(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 These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Prominent traits of character in the different disciples are pointed out as the circumstances in the lessons permit.

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

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Virtuous and honorable actions are the stones by which we build the mansion of character.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Prominent traits of character in the different disciples are pointed out as the circumstances in the lessons permit.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Prominent traits of character in the different disciples are pointed out as the circumstances in the lessons permit.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

worthy of high praise

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Prominent traits of character in the different disciples are pointed out as the circumstances in the lessons permit.

plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading Prominent traits of character in the different disciples are pointed out as the circumstances in the lessons permit.

emanating from God

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

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From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

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 Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Virtuous and honorable actions are the stones by which we build the mansion of character.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

belonging to the present or recent times

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Prominent traits of character in the different disciples are pointed out as the circumstances in the lessons permit.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Virtuous and honorable actions are the stones by which we build the mansion of character.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

and nothing more

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

a group of people who work together

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Prominent traits of character in the different disciples are pointed out as the circumstances in the lessons permit.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Prominent traits of character in the different disciples are pointed out as the circumstances in the lessons permit.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

having a point

From this reading Prominent traits of character in the different disciples are pointed out as the circumstances in the lessons permit.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Prominent traits of character in the different disciples are pointed out as the circumstances in the lessons permit.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Virtuous and honorable actions are the stones by which we build the mansion of character.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

the words of something written

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

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

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

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

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading Prominent traits of character in the different disciples are pointed out as the circumstances in the lessons permit.

the act of using

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

morally excellent

From this reading Virtuous and honorable actions are the stones by which we build the mansion of character.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Virtuous and honorable actions are the stones by which we build the mansion of character.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Virtuous and honorable actions are the stones by which we build the mansion of character.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading These should be so emphasized in the presentation to the class that the pupils will be led not only to appreciate them as commendable and emulative, but to realize that by personal exertion all these good traits may become theirs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading "Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.