Question

From the poem Nicholas nye
by Walter De la mare


A) reference to the context

1 )But a wonderful gumption was under his skin,
and a clear calm light in his eye,

a) what does 'grumtion' mean ?

b) why is it surprising that the subject has gumption? what is being said prior to this about the subject?



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Answer 1

Answer:

grumtion means initiative; aggressiveness; resourcefulness: With his gumption he'll make a success of himself. courage; spunk; guts: It takes gumption to quit a high-paying job.