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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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WRITTEN UNDER A PRINT REPRESENTING PERSONS SKAITING.

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Samuel Johnson·1709–1784
'er crackling ice, o'er gulfs profound,With nimble glide the skaiters play;O'er treacherous Pleasure's flowery groundThus lightly skim, and haste away. * * * * *