In this excerpt from the life of charlotte brontë by elizabeth gaskell, what does the author mean by the sentence “the west riding men are sleuth-hounds in pursuit of money”? the west riding men are sleuth-hounds in pursuit of money. miss brontë related to my husband a curious instance illustrative of this eager desire for riches. a man that she knew, who was a small manufacturer, had engaged in many local speculations, which had always turned out well, and thereby rendered him a person of some wealth. the author personifies sleuth-hounds by comparing them to men of the west riding area. the author compares the men from west riding with animals, specifically hounds, by using hyperbole for comic effect. the author uses sarcasm to criticize the inability of men from west riding to find anything. the author uses a metaphor to compare the west riding men in their quest for money with hounds that pursue prey.

The author uses a metaphor to compare the West Riding men in their quest for money with hounds that pursue prey.

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hooch has about 3% alcohol content so the 5 gallon 90% platinum vodka would be stronger because it has a higher alcohol content then hooch.  

recent brain research has shown some surprising benefits as a result of formal musical training. learning to play a musical instrument appears to develop parts of the brain that can even influence academic results. the studies indicate that the earlier a child begins training, the more benefits there are. one such study showed that children who began musical studies before the age of seven had a more developed brain in the region where language production and auditory processing take place. scientists believe there is mounting evidence to show that early musical training can improve brain function.

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