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Treasures in Heaven

Chapter VII

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COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.
Niels looked forward with fond anticipation to the completion of the Salt Lake Temple.
He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.
He commenced his labors three weeks after the Temple opened for ordinance work.
He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Treasures in Heaven

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Treasures in Heaven is here in full — 30 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/6 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.
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Niels looked forward with fond anticipation to the completion of the Salt Lake Temple.
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He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.
/hiː felt ðæt naʊ ðæt hiː hæd faʊnd hɪz truː voʊˈkeɪʃən hiː wʊd laɪk tuː dɪˈvoʊt ɔːl ðə taɪm tuː ˈtempəl wɜːrk ðæt hɪz helθ ənd miːnz wʊd pərˈmɪt ənd hiː kʊd duː ðɪs tuː mʌtʃ ˈbetər ædˈvæntɪdʒ ɪn hɪz hoʊm ˈsɪti ðæn ɪf hiː hæd tuː ˈtrævəl ə lɔːŋ ˈdɪstəns tuː riːtʃ ə ˈtempəl ənd ðen meɪk ˈspeʃəl ərˈeɪndʒmənts fɔːr hɪz bɔːrd ənd ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
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He commenced his labors three weeks after the Temple opened for ordinance work.
/hiː kəˈmenst hɪz ˈleɪbərz θriː wiːks ˈæftər ðə ˈtempəl ˈoʊpənd fɔːr ˈɔːrdənəns wɜːrk/
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He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.
/hiː nɑːt ˈoʊnli faʊnd ɡreɪt ˈkʌmfərt ənd ˌsætəˈsfækʃən ɪn ðə wɜːrk wɪtʃ hiː ˈskruːpjələsli dɪˈvoʊtɪd hɪz taɪm tuː weˈnevər ˈeɪbəl tuː duː soʊ bʌt θruː ðə əˈkweɪntənsɪz hiː fɔːrmd ðer hiː əbˈteɪnd ə kənˈsɪdərəbəl əˈmaʊnt ʌv emˈplɔɪmənt ɪn ðə ˈsoʊɪŋ laɪn əˈspeʃli ɪn ðə ˈmeɪkɪŋ ʌv ˈtempəl ˈkloʊðɪŋ æt wɪtʃ hiː bɪˈkeɪm kwaɪt æn ˈekspərt/

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afflictions noun US /əˈflɪkʃənz/

plural of “affliction” — a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading “COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.”

anticipation noun US /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/

an expectation

From this reading “Niels looked forward with fond anticipation to the completion of the Salt Lake Temple.”

completion noun US /kəmˈpliːʃən/

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading “COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.”

devote verb US /dɪˈvoʊt/

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading “He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.”

labors noun US /ˈleɪbərz/

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading “He commenced his labors three weeks after the Temple opened for ordinance work.”

ordinance noun US /ˈɔːrdənəns/

an authoritative rule

From this reading “He commenced his labors three weeks after the Temple opened for ordinance work.”

scrupulously adverb US /ˈskruːpjələsli/

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading “He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.”

vocation noun US /voʊˈkeɪʃən/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading “He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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considerable amount adjective + noun

In this reading “He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.”

three weeks noun + noun counted as “three week”

In this reading “He commenced his labors three weeks after the Temple opened for ordinance work.”

special arrangements adjective + noun counted as “special arrangement”

In this reading “He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.”

OLD AGE adjective + noun

a late time of life

In this reading “COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.”

much better adverb + adjective

In this reading “He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.”

looked forward verb + particle counted as “look forward”

expect or hope for

In this reading “Niels looked forward with fond anticipation to the completion of the Salt Lake Temple.”

great comfort adjective + noun

In this reading “He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.”

long distance adjective + noun

a telephone call made outside the local calling area

In this reading “He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.”

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2200

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From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

AFFLICTIONSnounUS /əˈflɪkʃənz/

plural of “affliction” — a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading He commenced his labors three weeks after the Temple opened for ordinance work.

AGEnounUS /eɪdʒ/

how long something has existed

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

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 felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/

a quantity of money

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/

an expectation

From this reading Niels looked forward with fond anticipation to the completion of the Salt Lake Temple.

APPLYverbUS /əˈplaɪ/

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

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

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

boardnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/

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

From this reading He commenced his labors three weeks after the Temple opened for ordinance work.

COMPLETIONnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

CORRADI

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From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

DEVOTEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Niels looked forward with fond anticipation to the completion of the Salt Lake Temple.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/

having or given a form or shape

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Niels looked forward with fond anticipation to the completion of the Salt Lake Temple.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

GRACEFULadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

healthnounUS /helθ/

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

HIMpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

INSPIREDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/

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

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

KINDREDadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/

similar in quality or character

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading He commenced his labors three weeks after the Temple opened for ordinance work.

LAKEnounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

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 He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Niels looked forward with fond anticipation to the completion of the Salt Lake Temple.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

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

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

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From this reading Niels looked forward with fond anticipation to the completion of the Salt Lake Temple.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He commenced his labors three weeks after the Temple opened for ordinance work.

ordinancenounUS /ˈɔːrdənəns/

an authoritative rule

From this reading He commenced his labors three weeks after the Temple opened for ordinance work.

permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

SALTnounUS /sɔːlt/

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

SAVINGnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

SEVEREadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

SISTERnounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

TEMPLEnounUS /ˈtempəl/

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Niels looked forward with fond anticipation to the completion of the Salt Lake Temple.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

THEREINadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He commenced his labors three weeks after the Temple opened for ordinance work.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/

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

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He commenced his labors three weeks after the Temple opened for ordinance work.

wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/

at any time that; every time that

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading He not only found great comfort and satisfaction in the work, (which he scrupulously devoted his time to whenever able to do so,) but, through the acquaintances he formed there, he obtained a considerable amount of employment in the sewing line, especially in the making of temple clothing, at which he became quite an expert.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Niels looked forward with fond anticipation to the completion of the Salt Lake Temple.

WORKverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading COMPLETION OF SALT LAKE TEMPLE--HIS WORK THEREIN--SISTER CORRADI INSPIRED TO APPLY TO HIM--DEVOTED WORK FOR HER KINDRED--HIS SEVERE AFFLICTIONS--SAVING WORK FOR 2200--GRACEFUL OLD AGE.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading He felt that now, that he had found his true vocation, he would like to devote all the time to Temple work that his health and means would permit, and he could do this to much better advantage in his home city than if he had to travel a long distance to reach a Temple, and then make special arrangements for his board and lodging.

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