used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
biographiesnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfiz/
plural of “biography” — an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY GEORGE Q. CANNON.
CANNONnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading BY GEORGE Q. CANNON.
CenturiesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
EmigratedverbUS /ˈeməɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “emigrate” — leave one's country of residence for a new one
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading BY GEORGE Q. CANNON.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
INSTRUCTORnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading FROM THE PRESS OF THE JUVENILE INSTRUCTOR.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
JudeanounUS /dʒuːˈdiːə/
the southern part of ancient Palestine succeeding the kingdom of Judah; a Roman province at the time of Christ
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
JUVENILEadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
From this reading FROM THE PRESS OF THE JUVENILE INSTRUCTOR.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
Lehi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
the force of workers available
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
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 Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
Nephi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading FROM THE PRESS OF THE JUVENILE INSTRUCTOR.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading BY GEORGE Q. CANNON.
any competition
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
SaviornounUS /ˈseɪvjər/
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 Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
a male human offspring
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
which person or people
From this reading Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land which is now known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of our Savior.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
produce a literary work
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
a late time of life
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Some years since the desire took possession of me to write the life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, and, as time and opportunity should permit, the lives of other prominent men of his race of whom we have an account in the Book of Mormon, so as to form a series of biographies for the perusal of the young.
