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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
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but a human one

As to the boy's theft, that is an illegal action but a human one.

Could you explain this sentence? [Particularly the phrase "but a human one"]
  

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It is saying that although the boy's actions are illegal, it is not unusual behavior for a young boy to steal something, it is a typical human experience, but it is still illegal.

  • It is saying that although the boy's actions are illegal, it is not unusual behavior for a young boy to steal something, it is a typical human experience, but it is still illegal.
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It is saying that although the boy's actions are illegal, it is not unusual behavior for a young boy to steal something, it is a typical human experience, but it is still illegal.

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