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Helpful Visions

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REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.
Elders William McLachlan, Thomas Steed, Charles Hurst and Fred.
Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.
They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.
After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.
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Helpful Visions

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of Helpful Visions is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.
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Elders William McLachlan, Thomas Steed, Charles Hurst and Fred.
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Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.
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They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.
/ðeɪ hæd ˈrendərd ɡʊd ˈsɜːrvəs tuː ðə kɑːz ənd aɪ dɪˈskʌvərd ðæt ðə faʊnˈdeɪʃən wɪtʃ ðeɪ hæd leɪd wɑːz brɔːd ənd diːp ənd səˈmentɪd ɪn ˈɡɑːspəl truːθ/
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After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

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.

Burnett noun US /bərˈnet/

United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)

From this reading “After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.”

cemented verb US /səˈmentɪd/

past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement

From this reading “They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.”

covenants noun US /ˈkʌvənənts/

plural of “covenant” — a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

From this reading “REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.”

helpful adjective US /ˈhelpfəl/

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading “REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.”

renew verb US /rɪˈnuː/

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading “REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.”

Styx noun US /stɪks/

(Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls

From this reading “After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.”

Utah noun US /ˈjuːtɔː/

a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young

From this reading “Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.”

Zealand noun US /ˈziːlənd/

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading “Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.”

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.

few days adjective + noun

In this reading “After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.”

gospel truth noun + noun

an unquestionable truth

In this reading “They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.”

young man adjective + noun

a teenager or a young adult male

In this reading “After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.”

OLD LADY adjective + noun

your own wife

In this reading “REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.”

SWIFT RIVER adjective + noun

In this reading “REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.”

good service adjective + noun

In this reading “They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.”

charge of verb + particle

In this reading “After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.”

about a year preposition + article + noun counted as “about … year”

In this reading “After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Elders William McLachlan, Thomas Steed, Charles Hurst and Fred.

ANOTHERdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/

United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

CALLverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

cementedverbUS /səˈmentɪd/

past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Elders William McLachlan, Thomas Steed, Charles Hurst and Fred.

COVENANTSnounUS /ˈkʌvənənts/

plural of “covenant” — a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

datenounUS /deɪt/

the specified day of the month

From this reading Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

DEATHnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

EldernounUS /ˈeldər/

a person who is older than you are

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

EldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading Elders William McLachlan, Thomas Steed, Charles Hurst and Fred.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

Fred

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

From this reading Elders William McLachlan, Thomas Steed, Charles Hurst and Fred.

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

GENERATIONnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/

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

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

HALF-SOVEREIGN

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

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

HELPFULadjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

Hurst

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

From this reading Elders William McLachlan, Thomas Steed, Charles Hurst and Fred.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.

LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.

LEAVEverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

McLachlan

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

From this reading Elders William McLachlan, Thomas Steed, Charles Hurst and Fred.

missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/

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

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/

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

From this reading Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.

MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

MYSTERIOUSadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/

of an obscure nature

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.

Nordstrand

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

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.

REASONnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

RENEWverbUS /rɪˈnuː/

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

RIVERnounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

SAVEDadjectiveUS /seɪvd/

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

SHEpronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

Southbrook

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

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

SteednounUS /stiːd/

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading Elders William McLachlan, Thomas Steed, Charles Hurst and Fred.

StyxnounUS /stɪks/

(Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

SUDDENadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

SWIFTadjectiveUS /swɪft/

moving very fast

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

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 REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Elders William McLachlan, Thomas Steed, Charles Hurst and Fred.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/

a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young

From this reading Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.

VISIONnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/

a vivid mental image

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

WAITEDverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

WAKATIPU

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

From this reading REASON FOR MY SUDDEN CALL TO LEAVE SYDNEY--THE LITTLE OLD LADY OF THE "WAKATIPU"--SHE HAD WAITED A GENERATION TO RENEW HER COVENANTS--ANOTHER "HELPFUL VISION"--A MYSTERIOUS HALF-SOVEREIGN--SAVED FROM DEATH IN A SWIFT RIVER.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading They had rendered good service to the cause, and I discovered that the foundation which they had laid was broad and deep, and cemented in gospel truth.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

William

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

From this reading Elders William McLachlan, Thomas Steed, Charles Hurst and Fred.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading After a few days visit with Brother Nordstrand at Styx, I went to Southbrook, where I found Elder James Burnett Jr., the young man who had been left in charge of the mission by the brethren about a year before.

ZealandnounUS /ˈziːlənd/

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading Hurst had been the last Utah Elders to labor in the New Zealand missionary field previous to the date of my landing there.

Chapter 10 of Helpful Visions by Orson F. (Orson Ferguson) [Contributor] Whitney holds 144 sentences, grouped into 29 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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