How Does a Poem Mean

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“Bitzer,” said Thomas Gradgrind, “your definition of a horse.” “Quadruped. Gramnivorous. Forty teeth, namely twenty-four grinders, four eye-teeth, and twelve incisive. Sheds coat in the spring; in marshy countries sheds hoofs too. Hoofs hard, but requiring to be shod with iron. Age known by marks in mouth.” Thus (and much more) Bitzer. “Now girl number twenty,” said Mr. Gradgrind, “you know what a horse is.” –Charles Dickens, Hard Times

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