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Gems for the Young Folks

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Gems for the Young Folks is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.
I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.
In the meantime I prosecuted my inquiries.
Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.
The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.
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Gems for the Young Folks

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Gems for the Young Folks is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/32 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.
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I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.
/aɪ wɑːz nɑːt bæpˈtaɪzd dərˈektli æz aɪ hoʊpt tuː hæv ðə ˈpleʒər ʌv ˈsiːɪŋ maɪ waɪf kəmˈplaɪ wɪð ðə seɪm ˈɔːrdənəns wen wiː kʊd ˈentər ðə tʃɜːrtʃ təˈɡeðər/
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In the meantime I prosecuted my inquiries.
/ɪn ðə ˈmiːntaɪm aɪ ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd maɪ ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
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Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.
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The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

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.

cancer noun US /ˈkænsər/

any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream

From this reading “VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.”

crosby noun US /ˈkrɔːzbi/

United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)

From this reading “VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.”

miraculously adverb US /mərˈækjələsli/

in a miraculous manner

From this reading “VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.”

nullified adjective US /ˈnʌləfaɪd/

deprived of legal force

From this reading “VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.”

ordinance noun US /ˈɔːrdənəns/

an authoritative rule

From this reading “I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.”

plowing noun US /ˈplaʊɪŋ/

tilling the land with a plow

From this reading “The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.”

prosecuted verb US /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading “In the meantime I prosecuted my inquiries.”

sowing verb US /ˈsoʊɪŋ/

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading “The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.”

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.

EVIL SPIRITS noun + noun

In this reading “VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.”

comply with verb + particle

In this reading “I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.”

In the meantime preposition + article + noun counted as “in … meantime”

during the intervening time

In this reading “In the meantime I prosecuted my inquiries.”

enter the Church verb + article + noun counted as “enter … church”

In this reading “I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.”

various scenes adjective + noun counted as “various scene”

In this reading “Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.”

appeared before verb + particle counted as “appear before”

In this reading “The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.”

at hand preposition + noun

close in space; within reach

In this reading “Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.”

All words in this reading · 109

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

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

ACCIDENTnounUS /ˈæksədənt/

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

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

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

ATTACKEDverbUS /əˈtækt/

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

BAPTISMnounUS /ˈbæptɪzəm/

a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

baptizedadjectiveUS /bæpˈtaɪzd/

having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

CANCERnounUS /ˈkænsər/

any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

CASTINGnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/

object formed by a mold

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

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

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/

act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

CROSBYnounUS /ˈkrɔːzbi/

United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

DAYSnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/

without deviation

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

DREAMnounUS /driːm/

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

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

ELDERnounUS /ˈeldər/

a person who is older than you are

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

enterverbUS /ˈentər/

to come or go into

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

EVILnounUS /ˈiːvəl/

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

FEVERnounUS /ˈfiːvər/

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

FOURnounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

HEpronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

HEALEDadjectiveUS /hiːld/

freed from illness or injury

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

HEALINGnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In the meantime I prosecuted my inquiries.

inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading In the meantime I prosecuted my inquiries.

inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/

given to inquiry

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

JESSE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/

plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

KIRTLAND

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

LASTadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

Latter-dayadjective

belonging to the present or recent times

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime I prosecuted my inquiries.

mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

MIRACULOUSadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

MIRACULOUSLYadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/

in a miraculous manner

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

NULLIFIEDadjectiveUS /ˈnʌləfaɪd/

deprived of legal force

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

ORDAINEDadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

ordinancenounUS /ˈɔːrdənəns/

an authoritative rule

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

OTHERS

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

plowingnounUS /ˈplaʊɪŋ/

tilling the land with a plow

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

POISONverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/

spoil as if by poison

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

PREACHverbUS /priːtʃ/

deliver a sermon

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/

the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading In the meantime I prosecuted my inquiries.

RE-VISITS

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

RETURNverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/

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

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

scenesnounUS /siːnz/

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

ShortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

sowingverbUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

SPIRITSnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The inhabitants of the earth appeared before me in their various occupations--plowing, sowing, fishing, and engaged in mechanical business.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Shortly after inquiring of the Lord concerning the truth of the judgments preached by the Latter-day Saints as being at hand, and impending over this generation, I was shown, in answer, by a vision, the various scenes described in the revelations of the ancient prophets.

VISIONnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/

a vivid mental image

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

WIFE'SnounUS /waɪfs/

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading VISION OF THE LAST DAYS--BAPTISM OF THE AUTHOR AND FOUR OTHERS--HIS WIFE'S DREAM AND BAPTISM--HE IS ORDAINED AN ELDER--VISITS KIRTLAND--ON HIS RETURN, IS ATTACKED BY FEVER--IS MIRACULOUSLY HEALED--RE-VISITS KIRTLAND--BEGINS TO PREACH--MIRACULOUS HEALING OF A CANCER--ACCIDENT AND MIRACULOUS HEALING OF JESSE W. CROSBY--POISON MIRACULOUSLY NULLIFIED----CASTING OUT OF EVIL SPIRITS.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was not baptized directly, as I hoped to have the pleasure of seeing my wife comply with the same ordinance, when we could enter the Church together.

Chapter 11 of Gems for the Young Folks by Various holds 160 sentences, grouped into 32 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 11 of Gems for the Young Folks contain?

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Each of the 32 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 11 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 11 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Gems for the Young Folks

Common questions about reading Gems for the Young Folks by Various on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Gems for the Young Folks?

Yes. All 1257 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #46601 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Gems for the Young Folks is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #46601, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Gems for the Young Folks take to read?

About 104 minutes of reading across 252 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Gems for the Young Folks section by section

How to work through Gems for the Young Folks section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 13 chapters of Gems for the Young Folks to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Gems for the Young Folks

Words and structures a reader meets early in Gems for the Young Folks, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Young
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Gems for the Young Folks; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Folks
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Gems for the Young Folks; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Faith-promoting
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Gems for the Young Folks; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Series
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Gems for the Young Folks; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.