Skip to content

Stephen Crane

I stood upon a high place,

And saw, below, many devils

Running, leaping,

And carousing in sin.

Read full poem →

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.

Know more →

ON HEARING MISS THRALE CONSULTING WITH A FRIEND ABOUT A GOWN AND HAT

5 lines
Samuel Johnson·1709–1784
ear the gown, and wear the hat,Snatch thy pleasures while they last;Hadst thou nine lives, like a cat,Soon those nine lives would be past. * * * * *