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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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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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MIDNIGHT OIL

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T if you will, with Sleep’s dull knife,Each day to half its length, my friend,—The years that Time takes off my life,He’ll take from off the other end! 30