used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
abstainedverbUS /əbˈsteɪnd/
past form of “abstain” — refrain from voting
From this reading He very carefully abstained from uttering a word.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
ancestrynounUS /ˈænsestri/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading The silence impressed the Gondos with awe.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He very carefully abstained from uttering a word.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
at any time
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He very carefully abstained from uttering a word.
Gondos
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From this reading The silence impressed the Gondos with awe.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The silence impressed the Gondos with awe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
and nothing more
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
MadcapnounUS /ˈmædkæp/
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
a person who carries a message
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
of an obscure nature
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
on one occasion
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
with speed
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
cut with a saw
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The silence impressed the Gondos with awe.
smartnessnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtnɪs/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading He very carefully abstained from uttering a word.
precisely as stated
From this reading He very carefully abstained from uttering a word.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
at the time that
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was some time before Madcap Max could realize just where he was, and the significance of the demonstration of which he was the recipient.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He very carefully abstained from uttering a word.
worshipedverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpt/
past form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading They were more than ever convinced that he was a messenger from the mysterious powers which they, in their ignorance, worshiped.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading But when once his mind got a clew, he quickly followed it up, and with the natural smartness of his Yankee ancestry, saw the advantages of his position.
