1893
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From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
(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 He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
AMPUTATEDverbUS /ˈæmpjəteɪtɪd/
past form of “amputate” — remove surgically
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
BENEDICTIONnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
a person who is in charge
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
didn't
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From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
EXTENSIVEadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
set up or found
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
genealogicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːniɑːˈlɔːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to genealogy
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
genealogies
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From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
genealogistnoun
an expert in genealogy
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
GENEALOGYnounUS /ˌdʒiːniˈɑːlədʒi/
successive generations of kin
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
a message received and understood
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
LIFE'SnounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
come into possession of
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
OTHERS
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From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
refrain from harming
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
suspendverbUS /səˈspend/
hang freely
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
a just detectable amount
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He succeeded so well that after awhile it taxed Thomas' limited resources to obtain means to pay for the names he was getting for him, and a request had to be sent to suspend the genealogical research until more funds could be accumulated.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading FROM the time the Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893 Thomas felt it to be his chief mission in life to obtain genealogical information and labor in the Temple for his dead kindred, and he devoted every dollar that he could spare as well as his time scrupulously to this cause.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
which person or people
From this reading He heard of a man in England who was engaged in the business of tracing up genealogies, and employed him to trace up his--which he was able to do all the better for the start Thomas made while on his trip.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
WIVESnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading HIS LIFE'S MISSION FOUND--EXTENSIVE GENEALOGY OBTAINED--BLESSED IN HIS WIVES AND CHILDREN--DEATH OF WIFE AND OTHERS--THIRD MARRIAGE--LEG AMPUTATED A SECOND TIME--HIS BENEDICTION.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The English genealogist, however, had got the spirit of the work, found unusual opportunities for getting the information and became so enthusiastic that he didn't want to quit, and furnished quite a lot of names without charge.
