used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "'My good creature,' he said, 'what is the use of crying for the police?
demanding attention
From this reading "'My good creature,' he said, 'what is the use of crying for the police?
at any time
From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "'My good creature,' he said, 'what is the use of crying for the police?
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took advantage of this.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
INTRODUCESverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCES SOPHY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
Middlemore
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From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "'My good creature,' he said, 'what is the use of crying for the police?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
quick-wittedadjective
mentally nimble and resourceful
From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
ready-minded
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From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "'My good creature,' he said, 'what is the use of crying for the police?
SOPHY
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From this reading INTRODUCES SOPHY.
carry out
From this reading Our reporter is a man of resource, quick-witted, ready-minded, and ever ready to take advantage of an opportunity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He took advantage of this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took advantage of this.
the act of using
From this reading "'My good creature,' he said, 'what is the use of crying for the police?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "'My good creature,' he said, 'what is the use of crying for the police?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Our reporter gazed at the bed in astonishment, while Mrs. Middlemore continued to move her hands and eyes helplessly around, and moan for the police.
