used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had a good inheritance at Jerusalem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are warranted in believing that these young men had but little faith in these predictions.
in or near a particular place or position
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
accept as true; take to be true
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believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading We are warranted in believing that these young men had but little faith in these predictions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We are warranted in believing that these young men had but little faith in these predictions.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
CaptureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
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-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
ChastenedverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsənd/
past form of “chasten” — censure severely
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
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freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
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ConspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
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the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Laman and Lemuel were evidently full of the ideas which were popular in Jerusalem at the time they lived there.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading We are warranted in believing that these young men had but little faith in these predictions.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Laman and Lemuel were evidently full of the ideas which were popular in Jerusalem at the time they lived there.
a state of high honor
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They had a good inheritance at Jerusalem.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We are warranted in believing that these young men had but little faith in these predictions.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Laman and Lemuel were evidently full of the ideas which were popular in Jerusalem at the time they lived there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading They had a good inheritance at Jerusalem.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
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JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
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killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
Laman
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Lehi
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Lemuel
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We are warranted in believing that these young men had but little faith in these predictions.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Laman and Lemuel were evidently full of the ideas which were popular in Jerusalem at the time they lived there.
characterized by grandeur
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
the force of workers available
From this reading We are warranted in believing that these young men had but little faith in these predictions.
Nephi
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
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PredictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
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ProphetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
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RejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
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rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
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place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading Laman and Lemuel were evidently full of the ideas which were popular in Jerusalem at the time they lived there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We are warranted in believing that these young men had but little faith in these predictions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Laman and Lemuel were evidently full of the ideas which were popular in Jerusalem at the time they lived there.
a special situation
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Laman and Lemuel were evidently full of the ideas which were popular in Jerusalem at the time they lived there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Popular at Jerusalem to Reject Prophets--Laman and Lemuel did not Believe Predictions Concerning that City--Confidence of Jews in Jerusalem--Glory of the City--The Magnificent Temple--Capture of the City--The Conspirators Chastened--Lehi and Nephi saved.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading We are warranted in believing that these young men had but little faith in these predictions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the popular thing at that time to reject the predictions and warnings of Jeremiah and the other prophets concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, the killing of many of its inhabitants, and the carrying away captive of many unto Babylon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are warranted in believing that these young men had but little faith in these predictions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Laman and Lemuel were evidently full of the ideas which were popular in Jerusalem at the time they lived there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Laman and Lemuel were evidently full of the ideas which were popular in Jerusalem at the time they lived there.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading We are warranted in believing that these young men had but little faith in these predictions.
