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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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ON THE MODERN VERSIFICATION OF ANCIENT LEGENDARY

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Samuel Johnson·1709–1784
he tender infant, meek and mild,Fell down upon the stone;The nurse took up the squealing child,But still the child squeal'd on. * * * * *