The transcendental belief that this excerpt by Ralph Waldo Emerson illustrates is that society and government corrupt the individual.
The voices here refers to the voice of individuality, which we hear in solitude. Hence, as we enter the world the voices blend. Against the individuality, Emerson believes society to be "in a conspiracy." To make this more clear, Emerson makes an analogy with "Joint stock" of a company. He further refers, rather secure "liberty" it's better to eat. In additions refers that names and customs are its friends, not realities and creators.
Answer:
1. forever
2. miles away
3. melted (this one not sure)
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Fred says he has nothing against Scrooge in the Christmas Carol, because that was how Scrooged acted on a daily basis, and he only wished that Scrooge would open up and accept Christmas as it is.
His words came true at the end, when Scrooge learns his lesson from the Ghosts, and finally opens up to caring for others and celebrating... <em>Christmas.
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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. The appositive can be a short or long combination of words. Look at these appositive examples, all of which rename insect: The insect, a cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table.