Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading She desired a complete fitness for the refined society which she was about to enter.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She desired a complete fitness for the refined society which she was about to enter.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

(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 She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

given as a task

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

in addition

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

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

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

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

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

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

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relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading She desired a complete fitness for the refined society which she was about to enter.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

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a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

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From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

wanted intensely

From this reading She desired a complete fitness for the refined society which she was about to enter.

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

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From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

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From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

to come or go into

From this reading She desired a complete fitness for the refined society which she was about to enter.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

the quality of being suitable

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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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 She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

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

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

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of great significance or value

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

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

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

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

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

come together

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

the time period between dawn and noon

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plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

more often or more frequently

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

and nothing more

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

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From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

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plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

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past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

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concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

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

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

express in words

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She desired a complete fitness for the refined society which she was about to enter.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

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concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

express in words

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

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

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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

an instance or single occasion for some event

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

From this reading The little time allotted Emma seemed important, not only as it regarded her duty to others, but also in respect to herself.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

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

From this reading She desired a complete fitness for the refined society which she was about to enter.

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

From this reading She desired a complete fitness for the refined society which she was about to enter.

which person or people

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading She wished, above all things, to become meet for an inheritance with the saints in light; and for this fitness she strove, using with diligence every means relative to this end which God had placed within her reach; and, as a valuable means, she availed herself of the spiritual perception and Christian fidelity of good Dora, who was always ready to aid her.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Tell me," she would say, "all that you see or _fear_ that is wrong in me; help me to examine my motives, emotions, and affections:" and Dora covenanted with Emma to this effect,--a sacred covenant, and one that should be oftener made among those who would be made perfect.