Chapter XIII

Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia

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gotten through environmental forces

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acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

on foot; walking

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

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

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

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

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

provide entertainment for

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

coins made of gold

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

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

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

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

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

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

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

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capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

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 How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

not any; not one

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

come into possession of

From this reading When his sons returned to Jerusalem to obtain the plates they took with them their tents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

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 When his sons returned to Jerusalem to obtain the plates they took with them their tents.

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

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

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When his sons returned to Jerusalem to obtain the plates they took with them their tents.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

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 In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading When his sons returned to Jerusalem to obtain the plates they took with them their tents.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

carry out

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

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

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

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

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

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

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

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

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

the act of using

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

plural of “valuable” — something of value

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading How Did They Travel?--Had They Vehicles?--Children of Israel used Covered Wagons--Did Lehi and Company use Camels?--Experience of Battalion in California--Custom in Abyssinia--Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert--Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home--Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization--Contrast Between the Two Brothers--Each Left his Impress upon his Nation.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

at the time that

From this reading In the first place we learn that Lehi took no gold, silver, or other valuables with him when he left Jerusalem, but he did take provisions and tents.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

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

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

which person or people

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading There is nothing said in the record which has come to us respecting the method of traveling adopted by Lehi and his company in the wilderness--whether they had beasts of burden or conveyances of any kind, or not.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That they did not go afoot and carry upon their own backs that which they had with them, is so plain, we think, that no one who reflects upon the subject will entertain such an idea.