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happening — /hap euh ning/, n. 1. something that happens; occurrence; event. 2. an unconventional dramatic or artistically orchestrated performance, often a series of discontinuous events involving audience participation. 3. any event considered worthwhile,… … Universalium
happening — hap|pen|ing1 S2 [ˈhæpənıŋ] n [C usually plural] something that happens, especially a strange event strange/unusual/mysterious etc happenings ▪ There have been reports of strange happenings in the town. happening 2 happening2 adj informal… … Dictionary of contemporary English
happening — I UK [ˈhæp(ə)nɪŋ] / US [ˈhæpənɪŋ] noun [countable] Word forms happening : singular happening plural happenings 1) an event that is unusual or important There have been some strange happenings in the village lately. 2) informal an informal event… … English dictionary
Unusual abilities (Wheel of Time) — Over the course of Robert Jordan s Wheel of Time series, individuals appear with supernatural abilities that are seemingly unconnected to the One Power and the ability to channel. While some of the characters that do possess these abilities can… … Wikipedia
happening — hap|pen|ing1 [ hæpənıŋ ] noun count 1. ) an event that is unusual or important: There have been some strange happenings in our town lately. 2. ) INFORMAL an informal event or performance that the public can take part in happening hap|pen|ing 2 [… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
happening — [ˈhæp(ə)nɪŋ] noun [C] an unusual or important event … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
happening — hap•pen•ing [[t]ˈhæp ə nɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) an occurrence or event 2) sbz a spontaneous or unconventional performance or entertainment, often involving the audience 3) any event considered worthwhile or unusual • Etymology: 1545–55 … From formal English to slang
happening — Any impromptu or unusual event (usu. involving people in spontaneous activity) (e.g. theat.) … A concise dictionary of English slang
METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATE: What's Happening to El Nino?? — ▪ 1996 Most of the year to year variability in climate in the tropics and much of it worldwide is related through a phenomenon called El Niño. The term originally applied to an annual warm ocean current that runs along the coast of Peru… … Universalium
List of unusual animal anecdotes — This article provides a list of unusual animal anecdotes ndash; unique or particularly absurd circumstances involving animals ndash; recorded throughout history. This bestiary focuses mainly on exotic animals such as tigers, lions, crocodiles and … Wikipedia
