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since words have multiple meanings, the context of a word often clues its meaning better than the dictionary's definition. in the following lines from anne bradstreet's poem, "to her father witih some verses," what is the best definition for principal?

"most truly honored, and as truly dear,
if worth in me or ought i do appear,
who can of right better demand the same
than may your worthy self from whom it came?
the principal might yield a greater sum,
yet handled ill, amounts but to this crumb;
my stock's so small i know not how to pay,
my bond remains in force unto this day."

a) the head of a school
b) a primary reason
c) catching
d) rare

B) a primary reason

The word principal is used in the independent clause "The principal might yield a greater sum". Principal is used as a noun in this clause and as the subject of the sentence. Options C and D are not nouns and therefore would not be good options. We also know that people don't often "yield a greater sum" or when dealt with poorly amount to nothing - or at least the head of a school would not. This only leaves reason as the best option.

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recent brain research has shown some surprising benefits as a result of formal musical training. learning to play a musical instrument appears to develop parts of the brain that can even influence academic results. the studies indicate that the earlier a child begins training, the more benefits there are. one such study showed that children who began musical studies before the age of seven had a more developed brain in the region where language production and auditory processing take place. scientists believe there is mounting evidence to show that early musical training can improve brain function.

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