I would think that the dictionary is important to standardize a language. It's so that people don't just make up their own words
<span>Knowing that Howells was associated with the press explains his focus on truthful depictions of events. It also explains the backdrop of the story—the effects of patriotic propaganda in newspapers and magazines to garner public support and manipulate the emotions of their readers.</span>
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Personally i find it easier to focus in class. Just because at home you have all these distractions but in class its just you and the teacher basically so it easier to listen
Always look at situations from other perspectives, not to hurt the innocent, everybody has good and bad qualities you should look for that instead of just seeing one side.