In those days the church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society.
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Which excerpt from “the girl who silenced the world for five minutes” supports suzuki’s argument that she is “losing [her] future”? coming here today, i have no hidden agenda. losing my future is not like losing an election or a few points on the stock market. and now we hear about animals and plants going extinct every day – vanishing forever. i'm only a child, yet i know we are all in this together and should act as one single world towards one single goal.

Which sentence is written using formal language? a) erin has a crucial appointment early monday morning. b) that was a real bogus tale charlie told the teacher. c) let me have a sneak-peak or i am simply gonna explode. eliminate d) i do not think tim will be here today; he's playing hookie.

Do eilinor and marianne each end up with the best husband possible? give reasons for your answer.