used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a work commenced in the wilderness, and completed forty years afterward.
aboundingadjectiveUS /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/
existing in abundance
From this reading It recalls, too, many chapters of history abounding in interest.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It is a work commenced in the wilderness, and completed forty years afterward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
Brigham
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From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
cap-stone
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From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It recalls, too, many chapters of history abounding in interest.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It is a work commenced in the wilderness, and completed forty years afterward.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It is a work commenced in the wilderness, and completed forty years afterward.
culminationnounUS /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
a final climactic stage
From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading It is a work commenced in the wilderness, and completed forty years afterward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It recalls, too, many chapters of history abounding in interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a work commenced in the wilderness, and completed forty years afterward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a work commenced in the wilderness, and completed forty years afterward.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It recalls, too, many chapters of history abounding in interest.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
MECCAnounUS /ˈmekə/
joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam
From this reading THE MORMONS' MECCA.
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 new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
MORMONSnounUS /ˈmɔːrmənz/
church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah
From this reading THE MORMONS' MECCA.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
recallsnounUS /ˈriːkɔːlz/
plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
From this reading It recalls, too, many chapters of history abounding in interest.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MORMONS' MECCA.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It recalls, too, many chapters of history abounding in interest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The laying of the cap-stone of the temple recorded the culmination of a work the Mormon people have been eagerly anticipating for nearly two generations.
at the time that
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading It is a work commenced in the wilderness, and completed forty years afterward.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is a work commenced in the wilderness, and completed forty years afterward.
a late time of life
From this reading It is a work commenced in the wilderness, and completed forty years afterward.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The new Mormon temple marks the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the day when Brigham Young and his few followers first set foot in the new promised land.
