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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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Nor there if they yet mock what women meant

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Wilfred Owen·1893–1918
hall they return to beatings of great bellsIn wild trainloads?A few, a few, too few for drums and yells,May creep back, silent, to still village wellsUp half-known roads.