The word ceased in this excerpt from Mark Twain’s speech most nearly means ____.
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When I sat down, it was with a heart which had long ceased to beat. I shall never be as dead again as I was then. I shall never be as miserable again as I was then.
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Look for words like most nearly, (most, more) likely, most clearly, most closely, usually, typical(ly), often/most often, (most) commonly, leading, particularly, and probably in questions. They indicate that you should look for the best answer, not necessarily the only possible one.
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