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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
adept
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
alreadynounUS /already/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
AlthoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
Amir
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
animal
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
animals
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
any
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
become
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
bird
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
birds
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
brain
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
caval
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From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.
cavals
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From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
characteristics
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
considerable
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
control
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.
distance
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
not friendly or close
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
Elus
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
find
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
fish
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.
gain
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
George
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
get
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From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
handled
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From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
Hanlon
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
heal
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From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.
helped
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From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
insects
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
instance
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
Inver's
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From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
knew
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
lengthnounUS /leŋθ/
a period of time or extent
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
locate
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From this reading Nor could he locate any of the birds he had used out there.
location
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
many
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
miles
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
minds
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor could he locate any of the birds he had used out there.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
out
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From this reading Nor could he locate any of the birds he had used out there.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
palace
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From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
present
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
project
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
residence
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
rodents
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
Ruler
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
Ruler's
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From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
suite
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From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
texture
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
there
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From this reading Nor could he locate any of the birds he had used out there.
Thus
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.
times
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From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
tried
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From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
use
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
used
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From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
vantage
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From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.
various
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From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.
