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From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
BlightnounUS /blaɪt/
a state or condition being blighted
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
delugedverbUS /ˈdeljuːdʒd/
past form of “deluge” — fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
Diazotans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
divisible by two
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
factorsnounUS /ˈfæktərz/
plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
death of a person
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
intermittentadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
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 _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
meteorologicaladjectiveUS /ˌmiːtiɔːrəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
an amount of time
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
To recall to mind.
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
not in physical motion
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
possessing sweep
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
thunderstormsnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrmz/
plural of “thunderstorm” — a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The cracked ground drank up the moisture; but still more showers fell, until there was mud everywhere.
vagarynounUS /ˈveɪɡəri/
an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading _B. Diazotans_[1] At this point, I remember, the long spell of dry weather reached its end.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These meteorological changes in themselves were sufficiently grave from the farmer’s point of view; but even more serious was the state of things revealed after the rain had ceased.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whether it was due to the weather conditions or whether it was a vagary produced by factors beyond discovery will never be known; but the fact is established that the spread of the Blight became accentuated during the rainy period.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A heavy series of thunderstorms marked its termination; and for three days the country was deluged with rain and swept by intermittent gales.
