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Fragments of Experience

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Fragments of Experience is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.
A PROPHECY FULFILLED.
Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.
SPECIAL PROVIDENCES.
Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.
INCIDENTS ON THE PLAINS.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Fragments of Experience

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Fragments of Experience is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.
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A PROPHECY FULFILLED.
/ə ˈprɒf.ə.si fʊlˈfɪld/
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Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.
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SPECIAL PROVIDENCES.
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Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.
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INCIDENTS ON THE PLAINS.
/ˈɪnsədənts ɑːn ðə pleɪnz/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Dissatisfaction noun US /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading “Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.”

Favorably adverb US /ˈfeɪvərəbli/

showing approval

From this reading “Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.”

Honolulu noun US /ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː/

the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu

From this reading “Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.”

Jeopardy noun US /ˈdʒepərdi/

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading “Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.”

Lanai noun US /ləˈnaɪ/

an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area

From this reading “Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.”

Miraculously adverb US /mərˈækjələsli/

in a miraculous manner

From this reading “Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.”

Providential adjective US /ˌprɑːvəˈdenʃəl/

peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention

From this reading “Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.”

Snow's noun US /snoʊz/

possessive form of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading “Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Cut Off verb + particle

make a break in

In this reading “Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.”

for Food preposition + noun

In this reading “Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

AcceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

AdvicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

AdvisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

AnsweredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

AppealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

ArrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

AskverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

AssumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

BuiltadjectiveUS /bɪlt/

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

CalledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

CharacternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

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

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

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

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

CircumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

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

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

ConflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

ConsideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/

carefully weighed

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

CounselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

CrippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

CutverbUS /kʌt/

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

DefendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

DissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

DreamnounUS /driːm/

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

EldernounUS /ˈeldər/

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

EldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

EncouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/

inspired with confidence

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

ExtremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

FavorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/

showing approval

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

FearverbUS /fɪr/

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

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

FindingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

FoodnounUS /fuːd/

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

FulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/

completed to perfection

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

GatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

GibsonnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/

United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

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 Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

HelpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

HimpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

HonolulunounUS /ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː/

the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

How

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From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

INCIDENTSnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading INCIDENTS ON THE PLAINS.

IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

JeopardynounUS /ˈdʒepərdi/

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

JourneyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

KingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

LanainounUS /ləˈnaɪ/

an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

Latter-dayadjective

belonging to the present or recent times

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

LetternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

MeetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

MiraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/

in a miraculous manner

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

MissionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

MoneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

NativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

Nauvoo

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From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

OffadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

PairnounUS /per/

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

PayverbUS /peɪ/

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

PeoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

PlacenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

PointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/

having a point

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

PoliticaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

PrayernounUS /prer/

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

PrincenounUS /prɪns/

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

ProphecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

ProvidedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

PROVIDENCES

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From this reading SPECIAL PROVIDENCES.

ProvidentialadjectiveUS /ˌprɑːvəˈdenʃəl/

peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

ReligiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

ReplynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

ResidencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

RestoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

ReverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

RoutenounUS /ruːt/

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

SaintnounUS /seɪnt/

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

SandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

SavedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

SelectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/

of superior grade

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

ShoesnounUS /ʃuːz/

a particular situation

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

ShoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

SmithnounUS /smɪθ/

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

Snow'snounUS /snoʊz/

possessive form of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

SPECIALadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading SPECIAL PROVIDENCES.

SpeechnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

SuitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

TemplesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

TogetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

UtteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Called on a Mission to the Sandwich Islands--Journey by the Southern Route--A Prophecy--Fear After Uttering It--Residence in Honolulu--Political and Religious Conflict--The Kingdom in Jeopardy--Dissatisfaction Among the People--Letter to the King Favorably Considered--A Dream--A Prince sent by the King to Ask Counsel of Latter-day Saint Elders--Advice Accepted, and the Kingdom Saved--The Dream and Prophecy Fulfilled Together.

VisionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/

a vivid mental image

From this reading Journey to Lanai--Meet Mr. Gibson--Reverence of Natives for Him--His Speech and Assumption--Elder Joseph F. Smith's Reply--Elder Snow's Prophecy--Mr. Gibson Cut Off the Church--Elder Snow's Prophecy Fulfilled--Advised to Select a New Gathering Place--A Vision--Suitable Place Pointed Out.

WantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

WillingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

cheerful compliance

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

WorkmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading Circumstances under which the Early Temples were Built--How the Workmen were Encouraged--Arrival of Brother L---- in Nauvoo--His Willingness to Work without Pay--His Extreme Want--Appeals to God for Help--Money Miraculously Provided--Prayer for Food Answered--Providential Finding of a Pair of Shoes on the Plains--A Crippled Shoulder Restored while Defending the Character of Joseph Smith.

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