1824
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From this reading 1824-27.
27
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From this reading 1824-27.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
in addition
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
Alvin
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From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
exhale hard
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
Joseph'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊzəfs/
possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
immediately past
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
OUTRUNSverbUS /aʊˈtrʌnz/
third-person singular of “outrun” — run faster than
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
PENNSYLVANIAnounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
ROBBERSnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
a vivid mental image
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For two years after this second great vision, Joseph labored at ordinary work, sometimes on his father's farm, other times as hired help away from home.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His father and brothers also worked hard and through their industry were able to live comfortably.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
a late time of life
From this reading THE FOUR YEARS OF WAITING--JOSEPH WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA--MARRIAGE--THE LAST VISIT TO THE HILL--OUTRUNS THE ROBBERS.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Alvin, Joseph's oldest brother, died in November, 1824, and this was a sad blow for the young Prophet, for Alvin constantly comforted him in persecution and rejoiced in the work he was to do.
