used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
APOSTATIZES
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From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In order, however, to arrive at a clear understanding of this, it becomes necessary for me to insert a sketch of my early life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In order, however, to arrive at a clear understanding of this, it becomes necessary for me to insert a sketch of my early life.
BLESSINGnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
confined by bonds
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
CALIFORNIAnounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In order, however, to arrive at a clear understanding of this, it becomes necessary for me to insert a sketch of my early life.
compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/
past form of “compile” — get or gather together
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
make right or correct
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
Cutler'snounUS /ˈkʌtlərz/
possessive form of “cutler” — a dealer in cutlery
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
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 At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
give expression to
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
the act of giving
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In order, however, to arrive at a clear understanding of this, it becomes necessary for me to insert a sketch of my early life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
ILL-TREATMENTnoun
cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
of great significance or value
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
INDUCEMENTSnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənts/
plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
INFANCYnounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
insertverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrt/
put or introduce into something
From this reading In order, however, to arrive at a clear understanding of this, it becomes necessary for me to insert a sketch of my early life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In order, however, to arrive at a clear understanding of this, it becomes necessary for me to insert a sketch of my early life.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Latter-dayadjective
belonging to the present or recent times
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In order, however, to arrive at a clear understanding of this, it becomes necessary for me to insert a sketch of my early life.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
MORMONSnounUS /ˈmɔːrmənz/
church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
absolutely essential
From this reading In order, however, to arrive at a clear understanding of this, it becomes necessary for me to insert a sketch of my early life.
not any; not one
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order, however, to arrive at a clear understanding of this, it becomes necessary for me to insert a sketch of my early life.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
pennedverbUS /pend/
inflected form of “pen” — produce a literary work
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
PREJUDICEDadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
RELEASEDverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
express the need or desire for
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
RIDICULEnounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
SETSnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
UNCLE'SnounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading In order, however, to arrive at a clear understanding of this, it becomes necessary for me to insert a sketch of my early life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PART FROM MY FATHER IN INFANCY--HIS BLESSING AND PROMISE--DEATH OF MY MOTHER--MY GRANDFATHER APOSTATIZES AND SETS UP A CHURCH OF HIS OWN--BOUND TO AN UNCLE--ILL-TREATMENT AND RIDICULE--PREJUDICED AGAINST THE "MORMONS"--FEAR OF THEM--RELEASED FROM MY UNCLE'S POWER--INDUCEMENTS TO GO TO CALIFORNIA--DECIDE TO START.
vouchverbUS /vaʊtʃ/
give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the earnest request of many of my friends I have compiled a few incidents of my early life, some of which have an important bearing on the past history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I have carefully penned these incidents from memory, having taken no notes at the time of their occurrence, and they are as correct as it is possible to give them, especially such as refer to my grandfather Cutler's testimony of the work of the Latter-day Saints, and this I can vouch for, word for word.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading My grandfather's confession and testimony are especially important, and this sketch is written for the express purpose of giving publicity to his statement.
