His opportunities of gaining knowledge were very scanty, but he strenuously set himself to make the most of them.
I want to make the most of it.
Farmers try to make the most of natural fertilizers and maintain soil fertility by emphasizing crop rotation.
Katie had been helping her select clothing and she certainly knew how to make the most of Carmen's soft curves.
But while the cotton famine was at its height, the cultivators were intelligent enough to make the most of their opportunity.