Chapter 1 of Dorian is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Dorian is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Author of "Added Upon," "Romance of A Missionary," etc. "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth." BRIGHAM YOUNG. Other books by Nephi Anderson. "ADDED UPON"--A story of the past, the present, and the future stages of existence.
Chapter 1 of Dorian is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading “Other books by Nephi Anderson.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “Author of "Added Upon," "Romance of A Missionary," etc.”
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading “"The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."”
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading “Author of "Added Upon," "Romance of A Missionary," etc.”
the body of ordained religious practitioners
From this reading “"The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."”
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading “Author of "Added Upon," "Romance of A Missionary," etc.”
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading “"ADDED UPON"--A story of the past, the present, and the future stages of existence.”
open the lock of
From this reading “"The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of "Added Upon," "Romance of A Missionary," etc.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Author of "Added Upon," "Romance of A Missionary," etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Other books by Nephi Anderson.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Added Upon," "Romance of A Missionary," etc.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Other books by Nephi Anderson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BRIGHAM YOUNG.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Other books by Nephi Anderson.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "Added Upon," "Romance of A Missionary," etc.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "ADDED UPON"--A story of the past, the present, and the future stages of existence.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "ADDED UPON"--A story of the past, the present, and the future stages of existence.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading Author of "Added Upon," "Romance of A Missionary," etc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Other books by Nephi Anderson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Added Upon," "Romance of A Missionary," etc.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other books by Nephi Anderson.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "ADDED UPON"--A story of the past, the present, and the future stages of existence.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "ADDED UPON"--A story of the past, the present, and the future stages of existence.
the body of ordained religious practitioners
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Author of "Added Upon," "Romance of A Missionary," etc.
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading "ADDED UPON"--A story of the past, the present, and the future stages of existence.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "ADDED UPON"--A story of the past, the present, and the future stages of existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
open the lock of
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Author of "Added Upon," "Romance of A Missionary," etc.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The Keys of the Holy Priesthood unlock the Door of Knowledge and let you look into the Palace of Truth."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading BRIGHAM YOUNG.
Chapter 1 of Dorian by Nephi Anderson holds 412 sentences, grouped into 83 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 1 holds 412 sentences of Dorian, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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