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Anonymous Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary
called seconds?
Duels are fought with guns or swords in the presence of witnesses called seconds.
i cannot figure out what this sentence means. can anyone help?
i cannot figure out what this sentence means. can anyone help?
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Duels were fought between two people who wanted to settle an argument/feud/disagreement. They would be supported by a friend, who was called a 'Second', who looked after their weapon, would help ensure rules were followed, and assist their friend if injured. And - if the person who was supposed to fight the duel didn't turn up - the Second would have to take their place.
- Duels were fought between two people who wanted to settle an argument/feud/disagreement.
- They would be supported by a friend, who was called a 'Second', who looked after their weapon, would help ensure rules were followed, and assist their friend if injured.
- And - if the person who was supposed to fight the duel didn't turn up - the Second would have to take their place.
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Duels were fought between two people who wanted to settle an argument/feud/disagreement. They would be supported by a friend, who was called a 'Second', who looked after their weapon, would help ensure rules were followed, and assist their friend if injured. And - if the person who was supposed to fight the duel didn't turn up - the Second would have to take their place.
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