ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ABOUT THE MORMONS.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
(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 On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What were the considerations that led to the settling of Utah by the Mormons?" asked one of the members of the little company.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "What were the considerations that led to the settling of Utah by the Mormons?" asked one of the members of the little company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "What were the considerations that led to the settling of Utah by the Mormons?" asked one of the members of the little company.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading "What were the considerations that led to the settling of Utah by the Mormons?" asked one of the members of the little company.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
the act of departing
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
brought together in one place
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
a man of refinement
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
go away from a place
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "What were the considerations that led to the settling of Utah by the Mormons?" asked one of the members of the little company.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
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 "What were the considerations that led to the settling of Utah by the Mormons?" asked one of the members of the little company.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
MormonnounUS /ˈmɔːrmən/
the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
MORMONSnounUS /ˈmɔːrmənz/
church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah
From this reading ABOUT THE MORMONS.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
as might be expected
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What were the considerations that led to the settling of Utah by the Mormons?" asked one of the members of the little company.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "What were the considerations that led to the settling of Utah by the Mormons?" asked one of the members of the little company.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
with speed
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading "What were the considerations that led to the settling of Utah by the Mormons?" asked one of the members of the little company.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABOUT THE MORMONS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the evening before their departure, all the old friends were gathered at the Marshall residence, or hotel, and quite naturally the conversation turned to the contemplated trip to Utah, and from that to the motives which led the Mormons to settle in that territory.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Brown, the lawyer, had become so interested in the missionary and his peculiar people that this gentleman determined to accompany him to Utah, to see for himself what he had heard so much concerning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day upon which the Mormon Elder was to leave his missionary field to return to his home in the mountains, was rapidly approaching.
