Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

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From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

a dark purplish-red color

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

carefully weighed

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

tendency to believe readily

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

go on board

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

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 English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM NEPHI TO MANTI.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

the quality of being honest

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FROM NEPHI TO MANTI.

structure built of stone or brick by a mason

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

in a mutual or shared manner

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FROM NEPHI TO MANTI.

no person; not anyone

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading FROM NEPHI TO MANTI.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading English companies and their failures--A deplorable neglect of claret cup--Into the San Pete Valley--Reminiscences of the Indians--The forbearance of the red man--The great temple at Manti--Masonry and Mormon mysteries--In a tithing-house.

precisely as stated

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

at the time that

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

which person or people

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading FROM Nephi, a narrow-guage line runs up the Salt Creek canyon, and away across a wilderness to a little mining settlement called Wales, inhabited by Welsh Mormons who work at the adjacent coal-mines.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading When nobody else in the world will undertake a hopeless enterprise, an English company appears to be always on hand to embark in it, and this fact displays a confidence on the part of Americans in British credulity, and a confidence on the part of the Britishers in American honesty, which ought to be mutually instructive.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The affair belongs to an English company, and it is worth noting that "English companies" are considered here to be very proper subjects for jest.