According to Orwell, The decay of our language has an antidote. Those who deny it would argue, in case they argue anything. That language simply reflects existing social conditions and that we cannot influence in its development directly, retouching words and constructions.
Brutus believes that if they do not move toward Philippi, they will be trapped and defeated at Sardis.
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For me, the past tense of is = was c: Hope I helped!