186
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
accompaniesverbUS /əˈkʌmpəniz/
third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Between the rain itself and the mist which always accompanies the rain-fall in Oregon, the world seemed nearly blotted out.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Between the rain itself and the mist which always accompanies the rain-fall in Oregon, the world seemed nearly blotted out.
a quantity of money
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading On this afternoon the steady pour from the clouds was a strong reminder of the ancient deluge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
(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 I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the rain itself and the mist which always accompanies the rain-fall in Oregon, the world seemed nearly blotted out.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading Between the rain itself and the mist which always accompanies the rain-fall in Oregon, the world seemed nearly blotted out.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
climaticadjectiveUS /klaɪˈmætɪk/
of or relating to a climate
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading On this afternoon the steady pour from the clouds was a strong reminder of the ancient deluge.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading On this afternoon the steady pour from the clouds was a strong reminder of the ancient deluge.
give a description of
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
intermittentadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Between the rain itself and the mist which always accompanies the rain-fall in Oregon, the world seemed nearly blotted out.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
march in a procession
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
make reference to
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
become covered with mist
From this reading Between the rain itself and the mist which always accompanies the rain-fall in Oregon, the world seemed nearly blotted out.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Between the rain itself and the mist which always accompanies the rain-fall in Oregon, the world seemed nearly blotted out.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading Between the rain itself and the mist which always accompanies the rain-fall in Oregon, the world seemed nearly blotted out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading On this afternoon the steady pour from the clouds was a strong reminder of the ancient deluge.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Between the rain itself and the mist which always accompanies the rain-fall in Oregon, the world seemed nearly blotted out.
rain-fall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading On this afternoon the steady pour from the clouds was a strong reminder of the ancient deluge.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Between the rain itself and the mist which always accompanies the rain-fall in Oregon, the world seemed nearly blotted out.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
make steady
From this reading On this afternoon the steady pour from the clouds was a strong reminder of the ancient deluge.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading On this afternoon the steady pour from the clouds was a strong reminder of the ancient deluge.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On this afternoon the steady pour from the clouds was a strong reminder of the ancient deluge.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It lacked but two days of Christmas, and the sun had not shone out brightly for a single hour in three weeks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Between the rain itself and the mist which always accompanies the rain-fall in Oregon, the world seemed nearly blotted out.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The annual rain-fall on the lower Columbia River is upward of eighty inches--often almost ninety; and the greater amount of this fall is during the winter months, from November to March, generally the least intermittent in December.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Between the rain itself and the mist which always accompanies the rain-fall in Oregon, the world seemed nearly blotted out.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I mention this climatic fact, the better to be understood in attempting to describe a certain December afternoon in the year 186-.
