used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
in actual fact
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
(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 According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
brazenadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪzən/
unrestrained by convention or propriety
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
cleanernounUS /ˈkliːnər/
a preparation used in cleaning something
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
criticizedverbUS /ˈkrɪtəsaɪzd/
past form of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
densnounUS /denz/
plural of “den” — the habitation of wild animals
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
else
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From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
every person
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
flauntingverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪŋ/
-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
inauguratedverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡəreɪtɪd/
past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
make reference to
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
not any; not one
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
Oakvale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
pent-upadjective
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading According to the universal agreement, every pastor in Oakvale made some mention in his sermon on the following Sunday of the new movement that had been inaugurated by the better elements in the town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading No one need be told that as a rule these were the dens of vice that had been insulting the law and flaunting their brazen defiance in the teeth of the citizens.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
in or to any place at all
From this reading It was the talk of the day wherever two or more persons came together, and there were places where the action of the town Council was either severely criticized or else condemned.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
which person or people
From this reading They urged every one of their flocks who wanted to see a cleaner Oakvale, morally and actually, to back up the committee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Everybody seemed to be waiting with pent-up breath to see whether things would begin to move immediately Monday opened up.
