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ILE Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

These are but trifles, to be sure.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure. But scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable. (A quote from Joseph Addison)

May I know what "These" he is referred to?

Thanks.

Isabelle
  

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"These" refers to "smiles".

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  • "These" refers to "smiles".
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Thanks, Jons. It all makes sense now.

Isabelle
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