used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After having delivered his message, the angel left them.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
Alma
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From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
Alma's
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From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
in addition
From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading After having delivered his message, the angel left them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of that time his strength returned.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading After having delivered his message, the angel left them.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of that time his strength returned.
fastedverbUS /ˈfæstɪd/
past form of “fast” — abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
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 On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After having delivered his message, the angel left them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After having delivered his message, the angel left them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
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 having delivered his message, the angel left them.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading After having delivered his message, the angel left them.
Mosiah
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From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
information about recent and important events
From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At the end of that time his strength returned.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading At the end of that time his strength returned.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After having delivered his message, the angel left them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After having delivered his message, the angel left them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the end of that time his strength returned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He called a large number of people together and they fasted and prayed two days and two nights for Alma's recovery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Alma was so weak that he could not stand upon his feet, so the sons of Mosiah carried him to his father and told the elder Alma all that had happened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On hearing the news, Alma's father rejoiced, and gave thanks to God for the great mercy which He had shown to his sons and also to the sons of Mosiah.
