Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading For many years Nephi had done all in his power to sustain the influence of his father with his brothers.

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

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

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

From this reading For many years Nephi had done all in his power to sustain the influence of his father with his brothers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

plural of “commandment” — something that is commanded

From this reading In company with his father he had labored steadily to induce them to live righteously and to obey the commandments of God.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading For many years Nephi had done all in his power to sustain the influence of his father with his brothers.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading He had exhausted every means to induce them to dwell in union, peace and love.

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

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had exhausted every means to induce them to dwell in union, peace and love.

apart from; not including

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading He had exhausted every means to induce them to dwell in union, peace and love.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading For many years Nephi had done all in his power to sustain the influence of his father with his brothers.

third-person singular of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

set up or found

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

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

From this reading For many years Nephi had done all in his power to sustain the influence of his father with his brothers.

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

From this reading In company with his father he had labored steadily to induce them to live righteously and to obey the commandments of God.

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

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

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

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

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

From this reading For many years Nephi had done all in his power to sustain the influence of his father with his brothers.

cause to arise

From this reading In company with his father he had labored steadily to induce them to live righteously and to obey the commandments of God.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading For many years Nephi had done all in his power to sustain the influence of his father with his brothers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

Hungarian choreographer who developed Labanotation (1879-1958)

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

lacking natural ease

From this reading In company with his father he had labored steadily to induce them to live righteously and to obey the commandments of God.

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From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In company with his father he had labored steadily to induce them to live righteously and to obey the commandments of God.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He had exhausted every means to induce them to dwell in union, peace and love.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

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 For many years Nephi had done all in his power to sustain the influence of his father with his brothers.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading He had exhausted every means to induce them to dwell in union, peace and love.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

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

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

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

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

be obedient to

From this reading In company with his father he had labored steadily to induce them to live righteously and to obey the commandments of God.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading He had exhausted every means to induce them to dwell in union, peace and love.

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 Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading For many years Nephi had done all in his power to sustain the influence of his father with his brothers.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

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 Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

in a righteous manner

From this reading In company with his father he had labored steadily to induce them to live righteously and to obey the commandments of God.

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

except for; apart from

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

plural of “search” — the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading In company with his father he had labored steadily to induce them to live righteously and to obey the commandments of God.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading For many years Nephi had done all in his power to sustain the influence of his father with his brothers.

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

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

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

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In company with his father he had labored steadily to induce them to live righteously and to obey the commandments of God.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

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

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

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

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading He had exhausted every means to induce them to dwell in union, peace and love.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

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

From this reading There was nothing more he could do, except to become a victim to their blind and cruel rage.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare.

a late time of life

From this reading For many years Nephi had done all in his power to sustain the influence of his father with his brothers.