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The Lions of the Lord: A Tale of the Old West
The Lions of the Lord: A Tale of the Old West

Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

Chapter 27 of The Lions of the Lord: A Tale of the Old West is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.
It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.
But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.
He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.
Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Lions of the Lord: A Tale of the Old West

Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

Chapter 27 of The Lions of the Lord: A Tale of the Old West is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.
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It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.
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But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.
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He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.
/hiː hæd tɔːt ðæt ˈdʒoʊsəf wɑːz tuː biː ðə fɜːrst ˈpɜːrsən ˌrezərˈektɪd ðæt ˈæftər hɪz freɪm hæd bɪn nɪt təˈɡeðər ənd kloʊðd wɪð ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl fleʃ hiː wʊd ˌrezərˈekt ðoʊz huː hæd daɪd ɪn ðə feɪθ əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tuː ðer ræŋk ɪn ðə ˈpriːsthʊd ðen ɔːl hɪz waɪvz ənd ˈtʃɪldrən/
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Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.
/ˌrezərˈektɪd ˈeldərz ˈhævɪŋ hæd ðə kiːz ʌv ðə ˌrezərˈekʃən kənˈfɜːrd əˈpɑːn ðem baɪ ˈdʒoʊsəf wʊd ɪn tɜːrn kɔːl frʌm ðə ɡreɪv ðer oʊn ˈhaʊshoʊldz ənd wen ðə læst ʌv ðə ˈfeɪθfəl hæd kʌm fɔːrθ əˈnʌðər ɡreɪt wɜːrk wʊd biː pərˈfɔːrmd ðə ˈdʒentaɪlz wʊd ðen biː ˌrezərˈektɪd tuː ækt æz ˈsɜːrvənts ənd sleɪvz tuː ðə seɪnts/

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Gentiles noun US /ˈdʒentaɪlz/

plural of “gentile” — a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading “Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.”

heresy noun US /ˈherəsi/

any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position

From this reading “But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.”

households noun US /ˈhaʊshoʊldz/

plural of “household” — a social unit living together

From this reading “Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.”

priesthood noun US /ˈpriːsthʊd/

the body of ordained religious practitioners

From this reading “He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.”

resurrect verb US /ˌrezərˈekt/

cause to become alive again

From this reading “He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.”

resurrected verb US /ˌrezərˈektɪd/

past form of “resurrect” — cause to become alive again

From this reading “He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.”

untainted adjective US /ənˈteɪntɪd/

(of reputation) free from blemishes

From this reading “But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.”

Zion noun US /ˈzaɪən/

originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem

From this reading “The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.”

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1870

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From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

actverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

Amalon

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From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/

subject to appointment

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

BecomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/

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

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

Brigham

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

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

centrenounUS /ˈsentər/

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

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

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

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

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/

hold back to a later time

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

diedverbUS /daɪd/

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

drewnounUS /druː/

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

EldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

faithnounUS /feɪθ/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

fleshnounUS /fleʃ/

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

frameverbUS /freɪm/

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

GentilesnounUS /ˈdʒentaɪlz/

plural of “gentile” — a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/

death of a person

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/

any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

householdsnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊldz/

plural of “household” — a social unit living together

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/

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

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

keysnounUS /kiːz/

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

knitverbUS /nɪt/

make (textiles) by knitting

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

MannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

MountverbUS /maʊnt/

attach to a support

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

northnounUS /nɔːrθ/

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

OffersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

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From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/

in the near future

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

priesthoodnounUS /ˈpriːsthʊd/

the body of ordained religious practitioners

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

RamverbUS /ræm/

strike or drive against with a heavy impact

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

ranknounUS /ræŋk/

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/

have faith or confidence in

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

resurrectverbUS /ˌrezərˈekt/

cause to become alive again

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

resurrectedverbUS /ˌrezərˈektɪd/

past form of “resurrect” — cause to become alive again

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

resurrectionnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/

(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

Saviournoun

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/

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

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

SonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

taughtverbUS /tɔːt/

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

untaintedadjectiveUS /ənˈteɪntɪd/

(of reputation) free from blemishes

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

valleynounUS /ˈvæli/

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But in Amalon they were untainted by this heresy, choosing to rely upon what Brigham had said in moments more inspired.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

WildadjectiveUS /waɪld/

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

wivesnounUS /waɪvz/

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Resurrected Elders, having had the keys of the resurrection conferred upon them by Joseph, would in turn call from the grave their own households; and when the last of the faithful had come forth, another great work would be performed; the Gentiles would then be resurrected to act as servants and slaves to the Saints.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading He had taught that Joseph was to be the first person resurrected; that after his frame had been knit together and clothed with immortal flesh he would resurrect those who had died in the faith, according to their rank in the priesthood; then all his wives and children.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It is true that in the north, as the appointed year drew nigh, an opinion had begun to prevail that the Son of Man might defer his coming; and presently it became known that Brigham himself was doubtful about the year 1870, and was inspiring others to doubt.

ZionnounUS /ˈzaɪən/

originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem

From this reading The Wild Ram of the Mountains Offers to Become a Saviour on Mount Zion In the valley of which Amalon was the centre, they made ready for the end of the world.

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