used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mechanically he felt in his pockets for a roll of bills.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
(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 "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He drew the money from his pocket and began to count it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He drew the money from his pocket and began to count it.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Mechanically he felt in his pockets for a roll of bills.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading He drew the money from his pocket and began to count it.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew the money from his pocket and began to count it.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mechanically he felt in his pockets for a roll of bills.
FireflynounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪ/
tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mechanically he felt in his pockets for a roll of bills.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He drew the money from his pocket and began to count it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mechanically he felt in his pockets for a roll of bills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mechanically he felt in his pockets for a roll of bills.
ineffableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnefəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He drew the money from his pocket and began to count it.
lappingnounUS /ˈlæpɪŋ/
covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
MechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Mechanically he felt in his pockets for a roll of bills.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He drew the money from his pocket and began to count it.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
PaxtonnounUS /ˈpækstən/
English architect (1801-1865)
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He drew the money from his pocket and began to count it.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Mechanically he felt in his pockets for a roll of bills.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Mechanically he felt in his pockets for a roll of bills.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
with low volume
From this reading "All earned," he said softly, smiling into the deep blue sky with an expression of ineffable content.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading "Pretty good for a new hand," he added, listening with pleasure to the quiet music of the waves lapping the sides of the boat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Edward Paxton, with nothing special to do, was lying on one of the cushioned seats of the Firefly, humming his favorite tune.
