used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
AMPUTATEDverbUS /ˈæmpjəteɪtɪd/
past form of “amputate” — remove surgically
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
BLESSINGnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
divisible by two
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
FAILSverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He and his sons generally worked in partnership in the raising and marketing of garden produce.
GENEALOGYnounUS /ˌdʒiːniˈɑːlədʒi/
successive generations of kin
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He and his sons generally worked in partnership in the raising and marketing of garden produce.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
gratuitousadjectiveUS /ɡrəˈtuːətəs/
without cause
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading In this they were prosperous, and their relations harmonious.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
a single distinct event
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
INSPIRATIONnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
LIMBnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
LOGANnounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
engage in
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
marketingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkətɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading He and his sons generally worked in partnership in the raising and marketing of garden produce.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
memoirnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/
an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
MISSIONARYnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
NORTHWESTERNadjectiveUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwestərn/
situated in or oriented toward the northwest
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
come into possession of
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading He and his sons generally worked in partnership in the raising and marketing of garden produce.
PATRIARCHALadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl/
characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
bring forth or yield
From this reading He and his sons generally worked in partnership in the raising and marketing of garden produce.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading In this they were prosperous, and their relations harmonious.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading He and his sons generally worked in partnership in the raising and marketing of garden produce.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading In this they were prosperous, and their relations harmonious.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
SHOCKINGadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
a male human offspring
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading He and his sons generally worked in partnership in the raising and marketing of garden produce.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In this they were prosperous, and their relations harmonious.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this they were prosperous, and their relations harmonious.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
UNSTINTEDadjective
very generous
From this reading UNSTINTED SERVICE--INSPIRATION--GOES TO THE NORTHWESTERN STATES AS A MISSIONARY--HEALTH FAILS AND HE RETURNS--SHOCKING DEATH OF SON DAVID--LIMB AMPUTATED--PATRIARCHAL BLESSING--INCIDENT IN LOGAN TEMPLE--TRIP TO ENGLAND TO OBTAIN GENEALOGY.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this they were prosperous, and their relations harmonious.
which person or people
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He pays a high tribute in his memoir to the devoted service and efficient help he received from his wife, who was as kind to his children as if they had been her own, and of great assistance and comfort to him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He and his sons generally worked in partnership in the raising and marketing of garden produce.
a late time of life
From this reading DURING the succeeding few years Thomas spent more time even than usual in the performance of his public duties in the ward, and the marvel is that he was able to make a living and do so much gratuitous work.
