used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
(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 The Sierra Nevada and the Andes, the Himalayas and the Alps, all show closely analogous conditions.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Yet Mount Rainier stands by no means alone in this regard.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading The Sierra Nevada and the Andes, the Himalayas and the Alps, all show closely analogous conditions.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
analogousadjectiveUS /əˈnæləɡəs/
similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
From this reading The Sierra Nevada and the Andes, the Himalayas and the Alps, all show closely analogous conditions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sierra Nevada and the Andes, the Himalayas and the Alps, all show closely analogous conditions.
AndesnounUS /ˈændiz/
a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast
From this reading The Sierra Nevada and the Andes, the Himalayas and the Alps, all show closely analogous conditions.
anomalousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːmələs/
deviating from the general or common order or type
From this reading This in itself may seem anomalous.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet Mount Rainier stands by no means alone in this regard.
an occurrence of something
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The Sierra Nevada and the Andes, the Himalayas and the Alps, all show closely analogous conditions.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The Sierra Nevada and the Andes, the Himalayas and the Alps, all show closely analogous conditions.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
HimalayasnounUS /ˌhɪməˈlaɪəs/
a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet; this range contains the world's highest mountain
From this reading The Sierra Nevada and the Andes, the Himalayas and the Alps, all show closely analogous conditions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This in itself may seem anomalous.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This in itself may seem anomalous.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Yet Mount Rainier stands by no means alone in this regard.
attach to a support
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading The Sierra Nevada and the Andes, the Himalayas and the Alps, all show closely analogous conditions.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet Mount Rainier stands by no means alone in this regard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
RainiernounUS /reɪˈnɪr/
a mountain peak in central Washington; highest peak in the Cascade Range; (14,410 feet high)
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Yet Mount Rainier stands by no means alone in this regard.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This in itself may seem anomalous.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Sierra Nevada and the Andes, the Himalayas and the Alps, all show closely analogous conditions.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading The Sierra Nevada and the Andes, the Himalayas and the Alps, all show closely analogous conditions.
snowfallnounUS /ˈsnoʊfɑːl/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Yet Mount Rainier stands by no means alone in this regard.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This in itself may seem anomalous.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The winter snows on Mount Rainier are heaviest in the vicinity of its base; indeed, the snowfall at those low levels is several times greater than that on the summit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So accustomed is one to think that the snowfall on high mountains increases with the altitude that it seems strange to find a case in which the opposite is true.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet Mount Rainier stands by no means alone in this regard.
