Chapter VI

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

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

later than; following

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

possessing life

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

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

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

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

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

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From this reading The night after Briant died, Brother and Sister Stevens were crushed with woe.

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From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The night after Briant died, Brother and Sister Stevens were crushed with woe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading The night after Briant died, Brother and Sister Stevens were crushed with woe.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The night after Briant died, Brother and Sister Stevens were crushed with woe.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

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

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Brother Stevens himself said to a friend at this hour:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

completed to perfection

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

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

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

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

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

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

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Brother Stevens himself said to a friend at this hour:

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

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Brother Stevens himself said to a friend at this hour:

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

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

immediately past

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

something that is lost

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

subject to death

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

feel sadness

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night after Briant died, Brother and Sister Stevens were crushed with woe.

not any; not one

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

the status of being ordained to a sacred office

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

make (one thing) compatible with

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Brother Stevens himself said to a friend at this hour:

the place where some action occurs

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

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

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The night after Briant died, Brother and Sister Stevens were crushed with woe.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

in the near future

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

plural of “spasm” — a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading The night after Briant died, Brother and Sister Stevens were crushed with woe.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

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

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

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

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

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

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

a vivid mental image

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

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

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

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

From this reading The night after Briant died, Brother and Sister Stevens were crushed with woe.

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

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

which person or people

From this reading There was but one thought produced in the minds of all who knew of the last scene at this good little Briant's bedside: it was that in all the spasms and torture of his dread disease he had been kept alive to receive the power of this ordination; and as soon as the administration was effected, the purpose of his mortal life was fulfilled, and he passed from a peaceful slumber on earth into a glorious waking beyond.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The night after Briant died, Brother and Sister Stevens were crushed with woe.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading The night after Briant died, Brother and Sister Stevens were crushed with woe.

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

From this reading A "HELPFUL VISION" TO BRIANT'S STRICKEN FATHER--THE COMFORTER BRINGS THE PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING--THE FUNERAL OF THE LITTLE MISSIONARY--HIS WORK LIVES AFTER HIM.

but in spite of that

From this reading They were not entirely disconsolate; they did not mourn as those who have no hope, and yet they seemed unable to reconcile themselves to the loss of their pride and joy.