used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
anew
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
Biery's
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From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
Croom
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From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
Ephraim
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From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
set up or found
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
grammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
Halsey
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From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
the act of retaining something
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
how
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From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
a unit of instruction
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
and nothing more
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
the act of departing politely
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
rotenounUS /roʊt/
memorization by repetition
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
Susannah
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From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
therefromadverb
from that circumstance or source
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Susannah had expected to find him excited after the events of the past night, but instead he was intent only upon committing a portion of the Latin grammar to memory, learning by rote as children did in those days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
at the time that
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
which person or people
From this reading When I have got the Latin and the Greek, I shall try to find some man who can teach me the Egyptian language, that I may know how far the ancient Egyptian from which I translated the Book differs therefrom."
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Susannah was returning from her parting with Ephraim Croom, she found Joseph Smith was walking slowly upon the road not far from John Biery's hotel.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He was holding a small book open before his eyes, conning a lesson, repeating the words aloud again and again as a schoolboy might.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "It has been given to me to see that the Lord hath need of the learning of this world, Mrs. Halsey.
