used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
APOSTLEnounUS /əˈpɑːsəl/
an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
AUSTRALASIAnounUS /ˌɔːstrəˈleɪʒə/
Australia, New Zealand, and neighboring islands in the South Pacific
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
BLESSINGnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
one or the other of two
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
EldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
FULFILLEDadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
holinessnounUS /ˈhoʊlinəs/
the quality of being holy
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
IMITATORSnounUS /ˈɪmɪteɪtərz/
plural of “imitator” — someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
INSTRUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
interpositions
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From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
JOB'SnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
possessive form of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
conformity or harmony
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
Latter-dayadjective
belonging to the present or recent times
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
LITERALLYadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
not any; not one
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
go across or through
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
PROMISESnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
SaviornounUS /ˈseɪvjər/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
SYDNEYnounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
titheverbUS /taɪð/
exact a tithe from
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CALLED TO AUSTRALASIA--THE MODERN IMITATORS OF JOB'S FRIENDS--OUR "SPECIAL INSTRUCTION" IS TO "BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THOSE LANDS"--A DISAPPOINTMENT ENDS IN A BLESSING--PROMISES BY AN APOSTLE WHICH WERE LITERALLY FULFILLED--WE REACH SYDNEY, AND I AM SEPARATED FROM MY COMPANION.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading No man can serve his Savior faithfully in distant lands, among strangers, without receiving and keeping constantly the Spirit of holiness, and without experiencing miraculous interpositions in his behalf.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
the words that are spoken
From this reading From the reading of similar accounts by other Elders I have derived much benefit myself; but I realize that words are powerless to convey a full description of the events which befall every missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
a late time of life
From this reading At the time of their occurrence they are subjects of wonder and thankfulness; but as years pass by, it becomes extremely difficult to put them into words so expressive that they do not seem either too fanciful for reality, or too cold to be interesting.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If a relation of my missionary experience can give to my young brethren and sisters one tithe of the strength and blessing which that experience itself imparted to me, I shall be more than repaid in relating it.
