used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
abandoningverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading And Grazer, abandoning a patch of lichen, was scrambling up a hillside in the direction of the recently arrived object.
(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 His eureka was the most frenzied of all.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading And Grazer, abandoning a patch of lichen, was scrambling up a hillside in the direction of the recently arrived object.
basicadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsɪk/
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
circuitsnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəts/
plural of “circuit” — an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading Evaluation circuits humming, she was sending a stream of signals that fairly screamed, "Pure metal!"
closely-spaced
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From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
compulsionnounUS /kəmˈpʌlʃən/
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading And Grazer, abandoning a patch of lichen, was scrambling up a hillside in the direction of the recently arrived object.
eurekanounUS /jʊˈriːkə/
an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire
From this reading His eureka was the most frenzied of all.
EvaluationnounUS /ɪˌvæljuːˈeɪʃən/
act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
From this reading Evaluation circuits humming, she was sending a stream of signals that fairly screamed, "Pure metal!"
divisible by two
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Evaluation circuits humming, she was sending a stream of signals that fairly screamed, "Pure metal!"
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading His eureka was the most frenzied of all.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
Grazer
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From this reading And Grazer, abandoning a patch of lichen, was scrambling up a hillside in the direction of the recently arrived object.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading And Grazer, abandoning a patch of lichen, was scrambling up a hillside in the direction of the recently arrived object.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eureka was the most frenzied of all.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading Evaluation circuits humming, she was sending a stream of signals that fairly screamed, "Pure metal!"
impactsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækts/
plural of “impact” — the striking of one body against another
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
lichennounUS /ˈlaɪkən/
any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks
From this reading And Grazer, abandoning a patch of lichen, was scrambling up a hillside in the direction of the recently arrived object.
localizedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəlaɪzd/
confined or restricted to a particular location
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Evaluation circuits humming, she was sending a stream of signals that fairly screamed, "Pure metal!"
Minnie
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From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His eureka was the most frenzied of all.
neutronnounUS /ˈnuːtrɑːn/
an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading And Grazer, abandoning a patch of lichen, was scrambling up a hillside in the direction of the recently arrived object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading And Grazer, abandoning a patch of lichen, was scrambling up a hillside in the direction of the recently arrived object.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Evaluation circuits humming, she was sending a stream of signals that fairly screamed, "Pure metal!"
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading And Grazer, abandoning a patch of lichen, was scrambling up a hillside in the direction of the recently arrived object.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading And Grazer, abandoning a patch of lichen, was scrambling up a hillside in the direction of the recently arrived object.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Evaluation circuits humming, she was sending a stream of signals that fairly screamed, "Pure metal!"
Seismo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Evaluation circuits humming, she was sending a stream of signals that fairly screamed, "Pure metal!"
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evaluation circuits humming, she was sending a stream of signals that fairly screamed, "Pure metal!"
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Evaluation circuits humming, she was sending a stream of signals that fairly screamed, "Pure metal!"
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Evaluation circuits humming, she was sending a stream of signals that fairly screamed, "Pure metal!"
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
tremorsnounUS /ˈtremərz/
plural of “tremor” — an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading Seismo had recorded and sent along exciting data on tremors that could be interpreted in terms of a number of closely-spaced, localized impacts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And Grazer, abandoning a patch of lichen, was scrambling up a hillside in the direction of the recently arrived object.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even Minnie--despite her predicament and in response to the basic compulsion of her function--was using her high neutron tool.
