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Gems for the Young Folks

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Gems for the Young Folks is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.
The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.
We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.
Our parting with the Saints in New Brunswick was not very pleasant, as may be supposed.
As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.
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Gems for the Young Folks

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Gems for the Young Folks is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.
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The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.
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We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.
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Our parting with the Saints in New Brunswick was not very pleasant, as may be supposed.
/ˈaʊər ˈpɑːrtɪŋ wɪð ðə seɪnts ɪn nuː ˈbrʌnzwɪk wɑːz nɑːt ˈveri ˈplezənt æz meɪ biː səˈpoʊzd/
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As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.
/æz wiː wɜːr ˈliːvɪŋ ðə pleɪs waɪl ˈstɑːpɪŋ baɪ sʌm ˈwɔːtər ˈweɪtɪŋ tuː krɔːs baɪ miːnz ʌv ðə ˈferi wiː wɜːr ˈoʊvərteɪkən baɪ tuː ˈpɜːrsənz huː rɪˈkwestɪd ʌs tuː bæpˈtaɪz ðem/

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.

baptize verb US /bæpˈtaɪz/

administer baptism to

From this reading “As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.”

Brunswick noun US /ˈbrʌnzwɪk/

a university town in southwestern Maine

From this reading “The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.”

Carthage noun US /ˈkɑːrθədʒ/

an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697

From this reading “We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.”

fulfillment noun US /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading “RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.”

jefferson noun US /ˈdʒefərsən/

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading “RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.”

missouri noun US /məˈzʊri/

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading “RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.”

ordained adjective US /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading “RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.”

tithing verb US /ˈtaɪðɪŋ/

-ing form of “tithe” — exact a tithe from

From this reading “RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.”

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.

at home preposition + noun

a reception held in your own home

In this reading “The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.”

by means preposition + noun

In this reading “As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.”

overtaken by verb + particle counted as “overtake by”

In this reading “As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.”

two persons noun + noun counted as “two person”

In this reading “As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.”

felt anxious verb + adjective

In this reading “We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.”

some water adjective + noun

In this reading “As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.”

by two preposition + noun

In this reading “As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.”

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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 RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/

eagerly desirous

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

ARRIVEverbUS /ərˈaɪv/

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Our parting with the Saints in New Brunswick was not very pleasant, as may be supposed.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

baptizeverbUS /bæpˈtaɪz/

administer baptism to

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/

dearly loved

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

BISHOPnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

BrunswicknounUS /ˈbrʌnzwɪk/

a university town in southwestern Maine

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

CAMPnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

CarthagenounUS /ˈkɑːrθədʒ/

an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

CHURCHnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

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

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

COUNTYnounUS /ˈkaʊnti/

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

crossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

DOLLARSnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

ELDERnounUS /ˈeldər/

a person who is older than you are

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

ferryverbUS /ˈferi/

transport from one place to another

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

FULFILLMENTnounUS /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

HIREverbUS /ˈhaɪər/

engage or hire for work

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

how

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

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

ITSdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

JEFFERSONnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

KIMBALL'S

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

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

LAKEnounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Our parting with the Saints in New Brunswick was not very pleasant, as may be supposed.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

MISSIONnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/

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

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

MISSOURInounUS /məˈzʊri/

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/

killed unlawfully

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/

as might be expected

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

NAUVOO

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

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Our parting with the Saints in New Brunswick was not very pleasant, as may be supposed.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

ORDAINEDadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/

the act of departing politely

From this reading Our parting with the Saints in New Brunswick was not very pleasant, as may be supposed.

personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Our parting with the Saints in New Brunswick was not very pleasant, as may be supposed.

PROPHECYnounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/

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

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

prosperouslyadverb

in the manner of prosperous people

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

QUARTERSnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/

housing available for people to live in

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

REMOVEverbUS /riˈmuːv/

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/

asked for

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

RETURNverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

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

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/

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

From this reading Our parting with the Saints in New Brunswick was not very pleasant, as may be supposed.

SALTnounUS /sɔːlt/

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

SCURVYnoun

a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

SENTnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

STAYverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

stoppingnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/

required or under orders

From this reading Our parting with the Saints in New Brunswick was not very pleasant, as may be supposed.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

THOUSANDnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

TITHINGverbUS /ˈtaɪðɪŋ/

-ing form of “tithe” — exact a tithe from

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

VALLEYnounUS /ˈvæli/

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Our parting with the Saints in New Brunswick was not very pleasant, as may be supposed.

waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Our parting with the Saints in New Brunswick was not very pleasant, as may be supposed.

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading We had heard, too, that our beloved Prophet had been murdered in Carthage jail, and we naturally felt anxious to know how things were with our families and friends at Nauvoo.

WESTnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading As we were leaving the place, while stopping by some water, waiting to cross by means of the ferry, we were overtaken by two persons, who requested us to baptize them.

WINTERnounUS /ˈwɪntər/

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading RETURN TO NAUVOO--SENT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY ON A TITHING MISSION--RETURN WITH A THOUSAND DOLLARS--REMOVE WEST WITH THE CHURCH--STAY AT WINTER QUARTERS--ORDAINED BISHOP--SCURVY IN CAMP--HIRE OUT IN MISSOURI--ARRIVE IN SALT LAKE VALLEY--ELDER KIMBALL'S PROPHECY AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading The work in New Brunswick rolled on prosperously, but the time came when we had calculated to be at home.

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