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Stephen Crane

I stood upon a high place,

And saw, below, many devils

Running, leaping,

And carousing in sin.

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adjective

Engaged in or ready for action; characterized by energetic work, thought, or speech.

The students were very active in class discussions, asking many thoughtful questions.

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Coventry Patmore·1823–1896
ndow the fool with sun and moon,Being his, he holds them mean and low,But to the wise a little boonIs great, because the giver’s so.