used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Your failure to act causes this repeal."
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
any person at all
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
(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 "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
bootleggersnounUS /ˈbuːtleɡərz/
plural of “bootlegger” — someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Your failure to act causes this repeal."
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
derideverbUS /dɪˈraɪd/
treat or speak of with contempt
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
edictnounUS /ˈiːdɪkt/
a formal or authoritative proclamation
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
enforcementnounUS /enˈfɔːrsmənt/
the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
an act that fails
From this reading Your failure to act causes this repeal."
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
figurativelyadverbUS /fɪˈɡjʊrətɪvli/
in a figurative sense
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
brought together in one place
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
It's
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From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
launchesnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃəz/
plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
the act of departing
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
pudgyadjectiveUS /ˈpʌdʒi/
short and plump
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
repealnounUS /rɪˈpiːl/
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
From this reading Your failure to act causes this repeal."
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
Shirley
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From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
stomachsnounUS /ˈstʌməks/
plural of “stomach” — an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
carry out
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Your failure to act causes this repeal."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
untriedadjectiveUS /ənˈtraɪd/
not tried or tested by experience
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Is it your idea that the better element of a community must quit their business to take up the matter of law enforcement?" the chairman asked in scornful tones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "It's my idea," retorted Shirley as he advanced from the rear to the center of the gathered group, "it's my idea that anyone who launches a new, untried craft in unexplored waters had better stay at the helm instead of leaving the management of the boat to those who deride the plan.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
which person or people
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And then, what did you do?" demanded Shirley as he rose to his feet to emphasize what was to follow.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You, figuratively, folded fat hands across pudgy stomachs and left the enforcement of your edict to the officers who were friends of the bootleggers.
