Answer:
It simply means lacking good fortune
My answer is : <span>D) Paul Revere's ride helped ignite a rebellion across the colonies.
The poem tells of the story of Paul Revere who awaited the signal from the his friend on the belfry arch of the North Church tower. If there were British troops marching by land, one light would be seen on the tower. If there were British troops on the sea, two lights would be lighted.
These light would signal Paul Revere and prompt him to ride through the villages to warn them of the incoming invasion and to make the village people prepare themselves in facing their enemies.
This midnight ride became the downfall of the British troops as they were caught by surprise and were not prepared to face opposition from the village people intent on fighting for their lands.</span>
<span>Which statement is an important point in this passage?
John Walden learned all that he could from his schoolteacher.
Judge Straight has practiced law for nearly 50 years.
The laws of the time did not allow men of color to practice law.</span>
Laura's attempt at trying to use an English idiom reveals that she is eager to try English phrases and expressions.
She says "There's no use trying to drink spilt milk," and even though her use of the idiom is incorrect (it should be - there's no use crying over spilt milk), she still really wants to try and better her English speaking skills, which is always quite commendable.
