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Old 05-Jun-2005, 14:44
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"This book was a set text in the university".

I am guessing that this means that the book served as a standard textbook. Am I right? I could not find the combination "set text" in any dictionary though.
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Set text = book they have to read as part of the coursework or for an exam- not optional.
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Ah, thank you very much. This makes sense.
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