It was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that I encountered my frlend. He accosted me with excessive warmth, for he had been drinking much. The man wore motley. He
had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells. I was so
pleased to see him that thought should never have done wringing his hand.
In the excerpt above, the word surmounted most nearly means

Select the correct text in the passage which three sentences in this excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "day of infamy speech make an emotional appeal by suggesting that innocence was betrayed by certain enemies? japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the pacific area. the facts of yesterday speak for themselves people of the united states have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation as commander-in-chief of the army and navy, i have directed that all measures be taken for our defense always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us. no matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated in american people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory i believe i interpret the will of the congress and of the people when i assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again. hostilities exist. there is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger. with confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so us gou i ask that the congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by japan on sunday, december seventh 1941, a state of existed between the united states and the japanese empire. reset next tum all rights reserved

Which of the following is not a fire safety precaution a; start fires with kindling or other fire starters b: check local regulations and conditions before starting a fire c: clear flammable debris away from fire area d: extinguish all burning embers before leaving

What is the correct definition of a canal? a) a machine that picks cotton faster b) a large entity that can carry heavy loads c) a man made ditch filled with water d) a boat that can travel up the current