Chapter XX · The Celebration

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

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

(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 of the prophecies of the seer, Julio Murillo, had been fulfilled to the letter.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

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

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

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

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

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

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

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

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All of the prophecies of the seer, Julio Murillo, had been fulfilled to the letter.

plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

past form of “clamor” — make loud demands

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

the state of being with someone

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

a movement into or inward

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

at any time

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Señor Julio lectured once a month to the school, and the President and his wife never failed to be present.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

set up or found

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

completed to perfection

From this reading All of the prophecies of the seer, Julio Murillo, had been fulfilled to the letter.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

highest in quality

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

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

From this reading All of the prophecies of the seer, Julio Murillo, had been fulfilled to the letter.

musically pleasing

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

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

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

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

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

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From this reading All of the prophecies of the seer, Julio Murillo, had been fulfilled to the letter.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

past form of “lecture” — deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading Señor Julio lectured once a month to the school, and the President and his wife never failed to be present.

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From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading All of the prophecies of the seer, Julio Murillo, had been fulfilled to the letter.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

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From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Señor Julio lectured once a month to the school, and the President and his wife never failed to be present.

Spanish painter (1617-1682)

From this reading All of the prophecies of the seer, Julio Murillo, had been fulfilled to the letter.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

on one occasion

From this reading Señor Julio lectured once a month to the school, and the President and his wife never failed to be present.

and nothing more

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

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From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

more desirable than another

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Señor Julio lectured once a month to the school, and the President and his wife never failed to be present.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)

From this reading All of the prophecies of the seer, Julio Murillo, had been fulfilled to the letter.

with low volume

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

except for; apart from

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

an educational institution

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

a person with unusual powers of foresight

From this reading All of the prophecies of the seer, Julio Murillo, had been fulfilled to the letter.

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From this reading Señor Julio lectured once a month to the school, and the President and his wife never failed to be present.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

your usual mood

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

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

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

by that means or because of that

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

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

From this reading All of the prophecies of the seer, Julio Murillo, had been fulfilled to the letter.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

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

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.

exhausted

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

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

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

during the time that

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The nation clamored for him to be placed at the head of the “National School for Scientific Development,” but he preferred to remain in the home of President Lehumada and carry on his scientific investigations quietly and alone, save for the companionship of a few whom he knew to be earnest in their investigations and of an harmonious temperament to him.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The President and his wife were of the greatest assistance to him, and while the President was ever busy with the affairs of the nation, and his wife with her social and domestic duties, they both found time to attend to the development of their spiritual life, and they never wearied practicing their beliefs, and thereby showing others the beauties a knowledge of the only _real life_ gave them.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading President Miguel Lehumada was entering upon the third year of his second term as President of the United States of America.