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Chineselindsay Posted 18 years ago
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"to pick up the subtle clues " what does it mean in this sentence?

An analysis of his complaints showed that a major source of irritation was that no American seemed to be able to pick up the subtle clus that there were times when he didn't want his thoughts intruded on.
please explain the underlined words.
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Hi, An analysis of his complaints showed that a major source of irritation was that no American seemed to be able to pick up detect, become aware of the subtle clues small, almost imperceptible indications that there were times when he didn't want his thoughts intruded on. He wanted to be left alone to think his thoughts, without people bothering him please explain the underlined words Clive

  • Hi, An analysis of his complaints showed that a major source of irritation was that no American seemed to be able to pick up detect, become aware of the subtle clues small, almost imperceptible indications that there were times when he didn't want his thoughts intruded on.
  • He wanted to be left alone to think his thoughts, without people bothering him please explain the underlined words Clive
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Hi,
An analysis of his complaints showed that a major source of irritation was that no American seemed to be able to
pick up detect, become aware of

the subtle clues
small, almost imperceptible indications

that there were times when he didn't want his thoughts intruded on. He wanted to be left alone to think his thoughts, without people bothering

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