Chapter VI

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

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

later than; following

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

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

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

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

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

permission to do something

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

third-person singular of “covet” — wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

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

From this reading The record does not inform us in what position Lehi had left his riches.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

run away quickly

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

set up or found

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

made afraid

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

coins made of gold

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The record does not inform us in what position Lehi had left his riches.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

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

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading The record does not inform us in what position Lehi had left his riches.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

Hungarian choreographer who developed Labanotation (1879-1958)

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

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From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

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From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The record does not inform us in what position Lehi had left his riches.

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From this reading The record does not inform us in what position Lehi had left his riches.

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From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

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From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

past form of “lust” — have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

the force of workers available

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He therefore thrust them out, and sent his servants to kill them, so that he might obtain their property.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

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From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The record does not inform us in what position Lehi had left his riches.

come into possession of

From this reading He therefore thrust them out, and sent his servants to kill them, so that he might obtain their property.

third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He therefore thrust them out, and sent his servants to kill them, so that he might obtain their property.

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From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The record does not inform us in what position Lehi had left his riches.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The record does not inform us in what position Lehi had left his riches.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

not in physical motion

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

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

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He therefore thrust them out, and sent his servants to kill them, so that he might obtain their property.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

push forcefully

From this reading He therefore thrust them out, and sent his servants to kill them, so that he might obtain their property.

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

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

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

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The record does not inform us in what position Lehi had left his riches.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

precisely as stated

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

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

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We may reasonably conclude that he had left them in a place of security; for his sons found gold and silver and other valuable things, and carried them to Laban's house, and proposed to him to give him these in exchange for the records.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The record does not inform us in what position Lehi had left his riches.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

which person or people

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Laban would not consent to give up the plates; but the property the young men offered for them was so very valuable that, as the record says, he lusted after it and was determined to have it.

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From this reading Lehi's Riches--Laban Covets Them--Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers--They flee for their Lives--Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel--Visited by an Angel--Laman and Lemuel still Murmur--Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls--Laban Lying Drunk--His Sword--Most Famous Weapon in the World--Those who have Seen it--Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban--Personates Him and Obtains Plates--His Brothers Frightened--Laban's Servant, Zoram--Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness.