The famous physicist who discovered the element received much acclaim and many prestigious awards. what part of speech is the phrase "received much acclaim and many prestigious awards"?

Which excerpt from "hills like white elephants" provides the most details about the main characters' lives outside the railway station? click here to read an excerpt.

Why witchcraft often the explanation for illness

[he] let his gaze wander to the swirling water of the stream racing madly beneath his feet. a piece of dancing driftwood caught his attention and his eyes followed it down the current. how slowly it appeared to move! what a sluggish stream! what contrasting words are used to describe the stream in this passage?