used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
(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 _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
approximationnounUS /əˌprɑːksəˈmeɪʃən/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The gun behind the pillow was within easy reach of his fingers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading His other hand rested casually on a pillow.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In his line of work he never took chances.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
dinAlt
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From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The gun behind the pillow was within easy reach of his fingers.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The gun behind the pillow was within easy reach of his fingers.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
galaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The gun behind the pillow was within easy reach of his fingers.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his line of work he never took chances.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His other hand rested casually on a pillow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
limplyadverb
without rigidity
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In his line of work he never took chances.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
meanestadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnəst/
superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
nastiestadjectiveUS /ˈnæstiəst/
superlative of “nasty” — offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In his line of work he never took chances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His other hand rested casually on a pillow.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading His other hand rested casually on a pillow.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
Pyrrus
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From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The gun behind the pillow was within easy reach of his fingers.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading His other hand rested casually on a pillow.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
steinnounUS /staɪn/
a mug intended for serving beer
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In his line of work he never took chances.
toughestadjectiveUS /ˈtʌfəst/
superlative of “tough” — not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading _Some planet in the galaxy must--by definition--be the toughest, meanest, nastiest of all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!_ Jason dinAlt sprawled in soft luxury on the couch, a large frosty stein held limply in one hand.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The gun behind the pillow was within easy reach of his fingers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In his line of work he never took chances.
