used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading This was the dearest wish of her heart, and she fondly anticipated the time.
APOSTATIZES
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From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had belonged to the Church fifteen or sixteen years before, when she was a girl in England.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading She had belonged to the Church fifteen or sixteen years before, when she was a girl in England.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
CATHOLICadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
CONVERTEDverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading This was the dearest wish of her heart, and she fondly anticipated the time.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
EldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading She had belonged to the Church fifteen or sixteen years before, when she was a girl in England.
faithfulnessnounUS /ˈfeɪθfəlnes/
the quality of being faithful
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading She had belonged to the Church fifteen or sixteen years before, when she was a girl in England.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading This was the dearest wish of her heart, and she fondly anticipated the time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
FULFILLEDadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
assemble or get together
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
a young female
From this reading She had belonged to the Church fifteen or sixteen years before, when she was a girl in England.
Greytown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had belonged to the Church fifteen or sixteen years before, when she was a girl in England.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading This was the dearest wish of her heart, and she fondly anticipated the time.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
LITERALLYadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
OBSERVERnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had belonged to the Church fifteen or sixteen years before, when she was a girl in England.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the 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 SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
PROMPTSnounUS /prɑːmpts/
plural of “prompt” — a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
PROPHECYnounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
ReidnounUS /riːd/
Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had belonged to the Church fifteen or sixteen years before, when she was a girl in England.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading She had belonged to the Church fifteen or sixteen years before, when she was a girl in England.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
SPONTANEOUSadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the dearest wish of her heart, and she fondly anticipated the time.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was the dearest wish of her heart, and she fondly anticipated the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
at the time that
From this reading She had belonged to the Church fifteen or sixteen years before, when she was a girl in England.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
which person or people
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
belonging to which person
From this reading One day while visiting at a little village called Greytown, I met a lady whose name was Mrs. Reid.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading This was the dearest wish of her heart, and she fondly anticipated the time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had been quite a devoted member of the Church, and some of the Elders promised her that through her faithfulness and her kindness she should be enabled to gather to Zion with the Saints.
a late time of life
From this reading She had belonged to the Church fifteen or sixteen years before, when she was a girl in England.
ZIONnounUS /ˈzaɪən/
originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
From this reading SOME OLD MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH--THE SPIRIT PROMPTS PROMISES TO THEM WHICH ARE LITERALLY FULFILLED--HELP FROM A CATHOLIC WHO IS SUDDENLY CONVERTED AND WHO AS SUDDENLY APOSTATIZES--A SPONTANEOUS PROPHECY--THE JOURNEY HOME--A CAREFUL OBSERVER--SAFE IN ZION.
