used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For nearly a month, unexampled meteorological disturbances had been occurring throughout the earth.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Terror Strikes It was as Dunbar had remarked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For nearly a month, unexampled meteorological disturbances had been occurring throughout the earth.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading But scientists, having no plausible explanation, had for the most part looked on in mute bewilderment.
blanketedadjectiveUS /ˈblæŋkətɪd/
covered with (or as if with) a blanket
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But scientists, having no plausible explanation, had for the most part looked on in mute bewilderment.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
make calm or still
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
coastaladjectiveUS /ˈkoʊstəl/
of or relating to a coast
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading For nearly a month, unexampled meteorological disturbances had been occurring throughout the earth.
Dunbar
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From this reading The Terror Strikes It was as Dunbar had remarked.
remove the dust from
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading For nearly a month, unexampled meteorological disturbances had been occurring throughout the earth.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
EquatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
divisible by two
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading But scientists, having no plausible explanation, had for the most part looked on in mute bewilderment.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For nearly a month, unexampled meteorological disturbances had been occurring throughout the earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Terror Strikes It was as Dunbar had remarked.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But scientists, having no plausible explanation, had for the most part looked on in mute bewilderment.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
hemispherenounUS /ˈhemɪsfɪr/
half of the terrestrial globe
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Terror Strikes It was as Dunbar had remarked.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But scientists, having no plausible explanation, had for the most part looked on in mute bewilderment.
meteorologicaladjectiveUS /ˌmiːtiɔːrəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
From this reading For nearly a month, unexampled meteorological disturbances had been occurring throughout the earth.
mid-winter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
become covered with mist
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For nearly a month, unexampled meteorological disturbances had been occurring throughout the earth.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But scientists, having no plausible explanation, had for the most part looked on in mute bewilderment.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading But scientists, having no plausible explanation, had for the most part looked on in mute bewilderment.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For nearly a month, unexampled meteorological disturbances had been occurring throughout the earth.
not any; not one
From this reading But scientists, having no plausible explanation, had for the most part looked on in mute bewilderment.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading For nearly a month, unexampled meteorological disturbances had been occurring throughout the earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But scientists, having no plausible explanation, had for the most part looked on in mute bewilderment.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading But scientists, having no plausible explanation, had for the most part looked on in mute bewilderment.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The Terror Strikes It was as Dunbar had remarked.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
retardedadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɑːrdɪd/
relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading But scientists, having no plausible explanation, had for the most part looked on in mute bewilderment.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
StrikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading The Terror Strikes It was as Dunbar had remarked.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The Terror Strikes It was as Dunbar had remarked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Terror Strikes It was as Dunbar had remarked.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading For nearly a month, unexampled meteorological disturbances had been occurring throughout the earth.
thunderless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Not only in the northern hemisphere had a record heat blanketed every land; in regions far below the Equator, the accustomed mid-winter chill had disappeared; indeed, an almost tropical calm had been reported as far south as Cape Horn.
unexampledadjective
having no previous example or precedent or parallel
From this reading For nearly a month, unexampled meteorological disturbances had been occurring throughout the earth.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
under normal conditions
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Terror Strikes It was as Dunbar had remarked.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Everywhere on the earth's surface, normal wind currents had been retarded or halted; everywhere dust and mist had accumulated; everywhere--even in the usually thunderless coastal regions of California--electrical storms of unparalleled violence had been of almost daily occurrence.
