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Park sang joon Posted 10 years ago
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The protagonist, Philip, who was born with a club foot, moved in with his uncle Mr. Carey, the Vicar of Blackstable after his mother's death.
He came to London to work as an apprentice clerk for the accountant Mr. Carter for five years.
He want to abandon the articles for the accountant, go to Paris to become a painter.
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She was not so sure as her husband that they did right in thwarting so strong an inclination. She had read of great painters whose parents had opposed their wish to study, the event had shown with what folly; and after all it was just as possible for a painter to lead a virtuous life to the glory of God as for a chartered accountant.
[Of Human Bondage by Somerset Maugham]
1. I'd like to know why it is "had shown," not "had been shown."
2. I'd like to know why it is "what folly," not "certain folly."
3. I'd like to know if "to leas a virtuous life" is implied after "for a charted accountant."
Thank you in advance for your help.
  

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park sang joon 1. " The event showed the folly park sang joon 2. I'd like to know why it is "what folly," not "certain folly.

— Mister Micawber

  • park sang joon 1.
  • " The event showed the folly park sang joon 2.
  • I'd like to know why it is "what folly," not "certain folly.
  • 'What' = how great, how much park sang joon 3.
  • " Yes, that is the idea.
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park sang joon1. I'd like to know why it is "had shown," not "had been shown."
The event showed the folly
park sang joon2. I'd like to know why it is "what folly," not "certain folly.
'What' = how great, how much
park sang joon3. I'd like to know if "to live a virtuous life" is im
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Thank you, Mr. Micawber, for another so very kind answer from you. Emotion: smile

2. Then I was wondering why there is "with" before "wha
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park sang joon2. Then I was wondering why there is "with" before "what folly."
the event had shown with what folly [their] parents had opposed their wish to study
park sang joon3. Then I was wondering if I can use "what" as a restrictive adjective as well as an interrogative adjective.
I have no idea what a 'restricti
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Thank you, Mr. Micawber, for your continuing support. Emotion: smile

I have no idea what a 'restrictive adjective' is.
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