Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

later than; following

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

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From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

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

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

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

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

something that is commanded

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

a person considered as descended from some ancestor

From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

wanted intensely

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

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

From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

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

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

being five more than fifty

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

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

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

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

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

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

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

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

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

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

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

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

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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 FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

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From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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 FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

and nothing more

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

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 Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

associated with the priesthood or priests

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

cut with a saw

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

plural of “seer” — a person with unusual powers of foresight

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

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

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

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

From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

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

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

up to a particular time

From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

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

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

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

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Jacob does not inform us, in his book that we have received, how long this was before the death of Nephi; but, as he says in the same connection, that Nephi began to be old, and saw that he must die, it is probable that it was only a short time.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Nephi's Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates--Nephi Anoints a Man to be King--His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name--Patriarchal Government--Jacob Presided Over the Church--King Mosiah's Mode of Life--Seers as Well as Kings--Was There a Change of Dynasty?--Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

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

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.

which person or people

From this reading Jacob did this; and they remained in the hands of his lineage until Amaleki, who was a descendant of his, placed them in the custody of King Benjamin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He desired his brother to keep them and to hand them down to his children after him; and to be sure and pursue the same course with them that he had--engrave upon them sacred things which were preached and any great revelations or prophecies that might be given.

a late time of life

From this reading FIFTY-FIVE years from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem, Nephi gave a commandment to his brother Jacob concerning the small plates upon which he had engraved so many revelations and so much doctrine.