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Mariott Posted 15 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing
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When topiary was going out of fashion in the eighteenth century, Alexander Pope satirically referred to "ST. George in box, his arm scarce long enough, but / will be in a condition to stick the dragon by next April."
In the above paragraph, can I parapharse the bold part like this?
-> ST. George is in the shape of a box, and his arm is too short.
I thinks box here means both the tree of topiary and the shape of St. George.
Do I understand this right?
Thanks in advance.
In the above paragraph, can I parapharse the bold part like this?
-> ST. George is in the shape of a box, and his arm is too short.
I thinks box here means both the tree of topiary and the shape of St. George.
Do I understand this right?
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
Hi, That's the general idea. His arm will get longer as the tree or bush grows. Clive
- Hi, That's the general idea.
- His arm will get longer as the tree or bush grows.
- Clive
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Hi,
That's the general idea.
His arm will get longer as the tree or bush grows.
Clive
That's the general idea.
His arm will get longer as the tree or bush grows.
Clive
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